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Fish and chip van for parties in Claygate, Kent
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Party fish and chip van in Claygate.
- Retirement parties
- Birthday parties
- Naming days and christenings
Fresh fish and chips in Claygate
How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. For a late-May party in Claygate, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- Send us the date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check where the van can park and send a price.
- We arrive, park on the drive or agreed spot and set up.
- We fry fresh and serve from the hatch as your guests come up.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the drive tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Party fish and chip van for your party in Claygate
With a chip van, the host gets to enjoy the party too. We park up, fry to order and hand it over hot. Whether it is family celebrations after a christening and children’s parties, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
In a small place like Claygate, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Let your neighbours know
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Check the street’s parking rules
Plan where the queue stands.
Your own cake makes the perfect finish.
Who books party fish and chip van in Claygate?
Everyone from toddlers to grandparents enjoys it, so it is ideal for family parties.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Claygate, people book us for occasions like:
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Children’s parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
If the day starts at Church of St Margaret, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any minimum charge
- If the price includes VAT
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Allergen information for each item
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A venue plus caterer can be expensive. With a van, home becomes the venue. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Also in Claygate
Planning a party in Claygate
Claygate is about 7 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. People in Claygate book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 28 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Marden station, about 1.8 miles east. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Claygate, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in TN12, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Sheephurst Lane, Maidstone Road and Spenny Lane; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover parties in Pearson's Green (1 mile south-west), Marden Beech (2 miles south-east), Marden (2 miles east), Queen Street (2 miles north-west) and Castle Hill (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (8 miles west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are South East Romany Museum (2.7 miles east).
- Local pubs include The White Hart pub (under half a mile west)
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
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 nobody has to miss the party.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Claygate? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Claygate questions
What’s the nearest station to Claygate?
Marden station, about 1.8 miles east of the centre.
Is Claygate close to London?
About 33 miles from central London.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
How much does a fish and chip van for your party cost in Claygate?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your party and we will send a quote.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- 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