Kent · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Cold Harbour, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your party in Cold Harbour. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Leaving parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Street parties
Book the van in Cold Harbour
Party fish and chip van in Cold Harbour, cooked to order
You do not need to hire a hall: the van makes your home the party venue. We’re often asked to cater leaving parties and milestone birthdays, serving curry sauce, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Cold Harbour, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Send us a photo of the drive
When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
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.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Also near Cold Harbour
What else we do in Cold Harbour
Occasions we serve in Cold Harbour
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away, which makes the morning after much easier.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Naming days and christenings
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Street parties
Thinking of using Spuckles and Kennelling Woods? Parks usually need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each item
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Cold Harbour
Do you come out to small places like Cold Harbour?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Cold Harbour from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
When should we book for a summer party?
Summer weekends go first. Ask about your date.
Will the van fit on our drive?
That depends on the space and the route in. Tell us about gates, slopes and overhead branches, and we’ll tell you honestly.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you need power or water from us?
Mostly just a good parking spot. Mention power and water and we will confirm the rest.
Parties in Cold Harbour: homes, halls and local tips
Cold Harbour is about 7 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. Bookings in Cold Harbour come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Cold Harbour to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Cold Harbour are Belmont House and Gardens (3.8 miles north-east). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Lawrence, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Cold Harbour, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of the ME17 postcode area. We also bring the van to parties in Warren Street (1 mile north-west), Payden Street (1 mile north-west), Lenham Heath (2 miles south-west), Charing Heath (2 miles south) and Lenham Forstal (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (3.4 miles north).
- Nearby, you will find The Harrow pub (0.7 miles west)
Planning the van’s spot
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:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your party. Sunset in Cold Harbour is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, light the area around the van.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check access for the van and send a quote.
- 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 when we are done and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Cold Harbour? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
- 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