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Fish and chip van for parties in Chartham, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Party fish and chip van in Chartham.
- Big birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
- Street parties
Planning an event in Chartham?
Party fish and chip van in Chartham, cooked to order
With a chip van, the host gets to enjoy the party too. We park up, fry to order and hand it over hot. We serve haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater kids’ birthday parties and street parties and neighbourhood events.
A country party near Chartham is perfect for fish and chips: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Timings are planned around your party, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Arrange an alternative if needed
Keep the queue away from the road if the van is on the drive.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your party. Sunset in Chartham is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- Send us the date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get an access check and a clear price.
- On the day, we park up and get the fryers going.
- We fry fresh and serve from the hatch as your guests come up.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the drive tidy.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Hosting a chip van party in Chartham
Chartham is about 3 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. For a party in Chartham, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Chartham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
If you had No Man's Orchard in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park. If guests are coming by rail, Chartham station is in Chartham itself. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Chartham, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Parties anywhere in CT4 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. That could mean a party at a home on Station Road, River Court and The Green or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve parties in Shalmsford Street (1 mile south), Mystole (1 mile south-west), Chartham Hatch (1 mile north), Garlinge Green (2 miles south) and Thanington (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
A little further out are Chilham Castle (2.7 miles west) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Chartham includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Artichoke Inn (within half a mile south-east)
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
For a relaxed celebration, a chip van is hard to beat in Chartham. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why book our van in Chartham
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Chartham and the whole of Kent
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Why choose party fish and chip van in Chartham?
With a van, the host gets to enjoy the party. And it’s fun.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Summer garden parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Milestone birthdays
If the day starts at Church of St Mary, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Allergen information for each item
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A spot near your guests
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Chartham
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Places near Chartham
More for events in Chartham
Common questions in Chartham
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Chartham close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London.
Do you need power or water from us?
A suitable spot for the van, mainly. Mention power and water and we will confirm the rest.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you come to a street party?
Often, yes. Start the road closure application early.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your party and we’ll send a quote.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
These are the factors that matter most:
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
Each quote is put together for your party. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch