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Party Fish and Chip Van for Danaway events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your party in Danaway and across Kent.
- Retirement parties
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Christenings and naming days
Planning an event in Danaway?
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
These are the factors that matter most:
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Party fish and chip van in Danaway, fried fresh
For children, there’s sausage and chips, so one van feeds the whole party. Whether it is kids’ birthday parties and leaving parties, we can cook pie and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips.
A country party near Danaway is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
What happens on the day
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Sunset in Danaway drops to about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December, so think about lighting by the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your party. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
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.
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More for events in Danaway
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van gives people a choice. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Danaway
- A clear quote before booking
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Events in Danaway and across Kent
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Danaway questions
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Danaway?
Newington station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before booking.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
For event organisers in Danaway
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Planning a party in Danaway
Danaway is about 3 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Danaway is well within our area, so your party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Danaway is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Danaway to Canterbury (18 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. Local halls and clubs near Danaway are an option if there’s nowhere to park at home. Danaway is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We serve parties across ME9. Local streets include Westfield Gardens, Oak Close and Wormdale Hill; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For parties just outside Danaway, we cover Oad Street (1 mile south-east), Chestnut Street (1 mile north-east), Newington (1 mile north), Keycol (1 mile north-east) and Bobbing (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (3 miles east), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (9 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Court Hall Museum (2.7 miles east) and Bayford Court (3 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Detling Hill.
- Nearby schools include Westlands School (1.7 miles east)
- Local pubs include Plough & Harrow pub (0.8 miles south-east)
- Other local spots include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.7 miles east)
Why choose party fish and chip van in Danaway?
It works at home: a drive or a firm spot near the garden will do.
Whatever the occasion in Danaway, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Engagement parties
- Retirement parties
- Big birthdays
- Family celebrations after a christening
Guests arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Newington station, roughly 1.2 miles north of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- The cancellation terms
- How allergens are handled
- How late numbers can change
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Send us a picture of the drive
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Let your neighbours know
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
Have bins and napkins by the van.
A few lights around the van look great.
- 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