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Party Fish and Chip Van for Coldred events
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Coldred and Kent, frying fresh at your venue.
- Christenings and naming days
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Get-togethers with old friends
Planning an event in Coldred?
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Make sure the van can park legally
- Send us a picture of the drive
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Let your neighbours know
It’s worth telling the neighbours.
Finish with the birthday cake.
About our party fish and chip van in Coldred
With a chip van, the host gets to enjoy the party too. The van parks, the fryers go on and the food goes out hot. For kids’ birthday parties and leaving parties, we can cook gravy, pie and chips and mushy peas and more.
In a small place like Coldred, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the route. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. A summer party in Coldred 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.
- We start with a few details about your party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know the serving time
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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 you get to enjoy the day.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Planning a party in Coldred
Coldred is about 4 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. In and around Coldred, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Coldred to Canterbury (10 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Shepherds Well station, about 1.1 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (4.6 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Coldred, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 5 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
Wherever your party is in CT15, we can bring the van to you. Other places close to Coldred we cover include Sibertswold (1 mile north-west), Lydden (1 mile south), Waldershare (1 mile north-east), Halfway Street (1 mile west) and Eythorne (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (4 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Dover Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Dover Transport Museum (2.6 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bell Inn (0.7 miles north-west)
Where the van can park in Coldred
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Coldred
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Perfect for your party in Coldred
You do not need a venue: a drive or a firm spot near the garden will do.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Family parties with children
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
A christening at Church of St Pancras followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any minimum charge
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
Also near Coldred
Also in Coldred
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Coldred
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Coldred?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Is there a kids’ option?
Most children go for sausage and chips. Tell us how many children to expect.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A venue plus caterer can be expensive. A van on the drive keeps it simple. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why us?
- Events in Coldred and across Kent
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- 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