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Fish and chip van for parties in Comp, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Comp? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Children’s parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Big birthdays
Planning an event in Comp?
Party fish and chip van in Comp, fried fresh
It’s a treat that feels special without being formal: fish and chips from the van, eaten in the garden. Typical bookings include big birthdays and kids’ birthday parties, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Comp, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
Hosting a chip van party in Comp
Comp is about 3 miles west of Kings Hill, in Kent. From the centre of Comp to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Comp is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 24 miles away.
Guests arriving by train should know that Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.5 miles west, is the nearest station. A christening at Church of St Mary followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Comp, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For parties in TN15, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Other places close to Comp we cover include Platt (1 mile north-west), Wrotham Heath (1 mile north-east), Crouch (1 mile south-west), Claygate Cross (1 mile south-west) and Borough Green (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Ightham Court (2.3 miles west) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (less than half a mile west).
- Local schools include Wrotham School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Blue Anchor pub (0.7 miles north-west)
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Hiring a hall and a caterer adds up. A van on the drive keeps it simple. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- All the chip-shop extras
- Something for guests to gather round
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Count children separately
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Autumn and winter parties in Comp get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- Send us the date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check where the van can park and send a price.
- On the day, we park up and get the fryers going.
- We fry fresh and serve from the hatch as your guests come up.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the drive tidy.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Questions from Comp
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Comp?
Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Comp.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
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’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
- 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