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Party Fish and Chip Van in Chegworth
Party fish and chip van in Chegworth: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Family reunions
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Big birthdays
A chip van near Chegworth
Party fish and chip van for your party in Chegworth
With a chip van, the host gets to enjoy the party too. The van parks, the fryers go on and the food goes out hot. We’re frequently asked to cater milestone birthdays and anniversaries and engagement parties, serving curry sauce, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Chegworth, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the route. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
For event organisers in Chegworth
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Also near Chegworth
Also in Chegworth
Chegworth parties: what to know
Chegworth is about 6 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in ME17, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Guests arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Harrietsham station, roughly 1 mile east of the centre. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Margaret, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards. Chegworth is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of the ME17 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Chegworth, we also cover Broomfield (1 mile west), Pollhill (1 mile south-east), Harrietsham (1 mile east), Kingswood (1 mile south-west) and Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (11 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find KIMS hospital (4.9 miles north-west) and Leeds Castle (0.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Park Gate Inn (0.9 miles north-west)
How the day works
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. A summer party in Chegworth stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your party, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A short walk from the party
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Events we cater in Chegworth
It feels like a treat, and it gets people talking.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Christenings and naming days
Historic houses near Chegworth include Leeds Castle (0.9 miles west) and Stoneacre (3.2 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
Before you book anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How allergens are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van gives people a choice. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Chegworth
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cover Chegworth and the whole of Kent
- No surprises in your quote
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
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.
FAQs for Chegworth
What’s the nearest station to Chegworth?
Harrietsham station, about 1 mile east of the centre.
Can the van go 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 work to whatever the site needs.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your party and we will send a quote.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can you come to a street party?
Frequently, yes. Start the road closure application early.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can the van come to Chegworth?
We do. Chegworth is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
- 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