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Fish and chip van for parties in Cheriton, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your party in Cheriton.
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Garden get-togethers
Party fish and chip van in Cheriton
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. In Cheriton, a June party has light until about 9:15pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:00pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Party fish and chip van in Cheriton, cooked to order
Sausage and chips covers the children and anyone who doesn’t want fish, so one van feeds the whole party. On the menu are haddock and chips, mushy peas and gravy, and we’re often booked for anniversaries and engagement parties and summer garden parties.
For a party in Cheriton, home is frequently the best venue. Tell us about the drive and the lane, and we’ll bring everything else. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the party.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Also in Cheriton
Hosting a chip van party in Cheriton
Cheriton is about 1 mile west of Folkestone, in Kent. For a party in Cheriton, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Cheriton. Cheriton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Folkestone West station is about 0.6 miles away. A green space like Lower Leas Coastal Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s. Cheriton is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. The coast is within about 2 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
Wherever your party is in CT19, CT20 and CT50, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Oaks Road, Firs Lane and Star Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Being close to the M20, Cheriton is simple for us to get to. We also bring the van to parties in Sandgate (1 mile south), Folkestone (1 mile east), Peene (1 mile north-west), Newington (1 mile west) and Arpinge (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (8 miles north-east), Deal (14 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sandgate Castle (1 mile south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (1.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Cheriton include Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Nearby schools include Pent Valley Technology College (under half a mile north-east) and The Folkestone Academy (1.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include White Lion pub (within half a mile west)
Perfect for your party in Cheriton
It suits all ages, so it is ideal for family parties.
Whatever the occasion in Cheriton, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Milestone birthdays
- Children’s parties
- Retirement parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
A christening at Church of All Souls followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The van’s size and access needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Allergen information for each item
About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
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 repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Cheriton hosts choose us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
- All the chip-shop extras
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Send us a photo of the drive
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Make sure the van can park legally
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, then serve as guests come up.
Put the menu up by the van.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Questions from Cheriton
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
We are gathering after a service at Church of All Souls: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
- 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