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Party Fish and Chip Van for Chilmington Green events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Chilmington Green and across Kent.
- Family reunions
- Naming days and christenings
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Fresh fish and chips in Chilmington Green
About our party fish and chip van in Chilmington Green
Guests who do not know each other end up chatting in the queue, which is what a party is all about. Typical bookings include family reunions and milestone birthdays, serving haddock and chips, gravy and curry sauce.
In a small place like Chilmington Green, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. Everything is fried fresh at your party, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
What affects the price in Chilmington Green
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- How far we travel
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Parties in Chilmington Green: homes, halls and local tips
Chilmington Green is about 2 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Bookings in Chilmington Green come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Chilmington Green to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
Parks such as Ashford Community Woodland typically need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. Guests arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Ashford International station, about 2.3 miles east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Chilmington Green, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We take the van to parties all over the TN23 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Mock Lane, Oakwood Mews and Hays Mews, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Chilmington Green we cover include Great Chart (1 mile north-east), Fleeden (1 mile west), Daniel's Water (1 mile north-west), Stanhope (1 mile east) and Stubb's Cross (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (12 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include County Square (2.3 miles north-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.9 miles east). The countryside around Chilmington Green includes Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby schools include John Wallis Academy (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Little Black Dog pub (0.9 miles north-east)
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What else we do in Chilmington Green
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Chilmington Green
Can the van park in Ashford Community Woodland?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Chilmington Green?
Ashford International station, about 2.3 miles east of the centre.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your party. We handle the cooking and serving. A summer party in Chilmington Green stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Chilmington Green? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- A picture of the parking spot helps
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Mention the van to neighbours
With children, food about an hour in works well.
Put the menu up by the van.
Perfect for your party in Chilmington Green
It suits all ages, which makes it perfect for family celebrations.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Birthday parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Naming days and christenings
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- How much space the van takes up
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How allergens are handled
- 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