Kent · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Cobham, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your party makes the food a highlight of your party in Cobham.
- Family reunions
- Naming days and christenings
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Party fish and chip van for Cobham events
How our party fish and chip van works in Cobham
Sausage and chips covers the children and anyone who doesn’t want fish, so one van feeds the whole party. Typical bookings include anniversaries and engagement parties and family parties with children, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Near Cobham, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
What affects the price in Cobham
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your party, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a party in Cobham
Cobham is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. People in Cobham book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Cobham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Cobham to London (23 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Sole Street station, about 1.2 miles south-west, is the nearest station. If the day starts at Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
This part of Kent takes in DA12, and we can serve your party anywhere in it. We can serve a party on streets such as The Street, Lawrence Drive and Cobhambury Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve parties in Upper Bush (2 miles south-east), Lower Bush (2 miles south-east), Cuxton (2 miles south-east), North Halling (3 miles south-east) and Upper Halling (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north) and Tonbridge (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Rochester Castle (4.3 miles east) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.9 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Local schools include Thamesview School (2.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Inn (less than half a mile south)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Cobham
Do you come out to small places like Cobham?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We are gathering after a service at Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can the van park on grass?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let your neighbours know
- Send us a picture of the drive
Have bins and napkins by the van.
Plan cover in case of showers.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a DIY barbecue, the host is not stuck cooking all afternoon. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See how we price or the cost guide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Occasions we serve in Cobham
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away, which makes the morning after much easier.
These are some of the bookings we take in Cobham and Kent:
- Family parties with children
- Milestone birthdays
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Leaving parties
Nearby historic houses include Cobham College (less than half a mile south-west) and Starkey Castle (3.1 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit and payment dates
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Towns and villages near Cobham
What else we do in Cobham
Step by step
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your party. The frying and serving are down to us. Sunset in Cobham drops to about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check where the van can park and send a price.
- On the day we arrive, park up and heat the fryers.
- We serve hot from the hatch while the party carries on.
- Afterwards, we clear up and leave you to it.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Ensure the van can get in
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
- 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