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Party Fish and Chip Van for Culmers events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Party fish and chip van in Culmers.
- Christenings and naming days
- Birthday parties
- Retirement celebrations
Party fish and chip van in Culmers
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Culmers
Is Culmers close to London?
About 46 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Culmers?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
When should we book for a summer party?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Get in touch with your date.
Party fish and chip van in Culmers, fried fresh
It feels like a treat, but stays relaxed: paper portions of fish and chips in the garden. Whether it’s engagement parties and birthday parties, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, cod and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
Near Culmers, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Buffets are simple but rarely memorable. The van becomes part of the party. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Send us a photo of the drive
It’s worth telling the neighbours, or invite them.
A gazebo by the hatch keeps the queue dry.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A spot near your guests
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
- How many people are eating
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Culmers, and we will check the date and send a price.
Towns and villages near Culmers
Other occasions in Culmers
How the day works
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Midsummer parties in Culmers stay bright until about 9:15pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:00pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Planning help
Hosting a chip van party in Culmers
Culmers is about 2 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. We serve parties at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Culmers and the surrounding area. We serve 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Culmers to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of All Saints, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards. For guests coming by train, Faversham station is about 2.2 miles away. 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 ME13, we can fry fresh for your guests. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Graveney (1 mile north-east), Goodnestone (1 mile south-west), Broom Street (1 mile north-west), Slutshole (1 mile south-east) and Hernhill (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Culmers include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (2 miles west)
Why choose party fish and chip van in Culmers?
Fresh food beats a tired buffet.
In Culmers and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Big birthdays
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Retirement parties
A green space like Mount Ephraim Gardens is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any minimum charge
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- 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