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Party Fish and Chip Van in Coursehorn
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your party turns food into part of your party in Coursehorn.
- Children’s parties
- Birthday parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Party fish and chip van in Coursehorn
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Party fish and chip van for your party in Coursehorn
The queue at the hatch gets people mixing. Whether it’s retirement parties and street parties, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
A country party near Coursehorn is perfect for fish and chips: fried fresh and eaten outside. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Parties in Coursehorn: homes, halls and local tips
Coursehorn is about 12 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Coursehorn and the surrounding area. Coursehorn is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Coursehorn to Canterbury (26 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St Dunstan, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. The High Weald National Landscape is within about a mile of Coursehorn, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We take the van to parties all over TN17 and the streets around it. For parties just outside Coursehorn, we cover Baker's Cross (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile west), Swattenden (1 mile south-west), Hartley (2 miles south-west) and Benenden (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Cranbrook Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include White Horse pub (0.8 miles west)
Coursehorn questions
How far is Coursehorn from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Dunstan?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can the van come to our street party?
Yes, with the council’s permission for the road closure. Tell the council about the van.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How much does a fish and chip van for your party cost in Coursehorn?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access and parking
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your party, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Hiring a hall and a caterer adds up. A van on the drive keeps it simple. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why Coursehorn hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- All the chip-shop extras
- A clear quote before booking
- A van that becomes part of the event
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. In Coursehorn, a June party has light until about 9:15pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:00pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A spot near your guests
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Let your neighbours know
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
When everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave the drive tidy.
A few lights around the van look great.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
- 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