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Fish and chip van for parties in Chartway Street, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your party to Chartway Street and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Retirement parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Kids’ birthday parties
Book the van in Chartway Street
Party fish and chip van in Chartway Street, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as people come up, rather than sitting on a buffet table all afternoon. For family celebrations after a christening and anniversaries and engagement parties, we can cook curry sauce, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
A country party near Chartway Street is perfect for fish and chips: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Chartway Street
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
FAQs for Chartway Street
Can you serve after a service at St Peter's and St Paul's Church?
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.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
How far ahead should we book a party?
Summer Saturdays book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What do children eat?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include them in your numbers.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Send us the date, the address or ME17 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parties in Chartway Street: homes, halls and local tips
Chartway Street is about 5 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Chartway Street and the surrounding area. Chartway Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
After a christening at a church like St Peter's and St Paul's Church, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Harrietsham station, roughly 3 miles north-east of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Chartway Street, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area. Local streets include Chartway Street and Workhouse Lane; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve parties in Kingswood (1 mile north-east), Ulcombe (1 mile south-east), Broomfield (2 miles north-east), Leeds (2 miles north) and Ashbank (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (5 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Sutton Valence Castle (1 mile south-west) and KIMS hospital (5.1 miles north-west).
Occasions we serve in Chartway Street
Everyone from toddlers to grandparents enjoys it, so it is ideal for family parties.
These are some of the bookings we take around Chartway Street:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
Historic houses near Chartway Street include Leeds Castle (2 miles north) and Stoneacre (2.6 miles north-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- The van’s size and access needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether travel is included
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Towns and villages near Chartway Street
What else we do in Chartway Street
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Hiring a hall and a caterer adds up. A van on the drive keeps it simple. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Hot food handed straight over
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your party in Chartway Street. Autumn and winter parties in Chartway Street get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so think about lighting by the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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