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Party Fish and Chip Van for Densole events
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 Densole.
- Garden get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
- Engagement parties
A chip van near Densole
Party fish and chip van for your party in Densole
The van can park on a drive, a hardstanding or a firm lawn, with the serving hatch towards the garden. Popular choices include curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater anniversary celebrations and family celebrations after a christening.
Near Densole, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Questions from Densole
Which station is closest to Densole?
The closest is Folkestone West station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
Is Densole close to London?
About 60 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How far ahead should we book a party?
Summer weekends go first. Ask about your date.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Is there a kids’ option?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Densole?
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cover Densole and the whole of Kent
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Densole parties: what to know
Densole is about 3 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. Bookings in Densole come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Densole is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
If the day starts at St Luke's, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. For guests coming by train, Folkestone West station, about 3.1 miles south, is the nearest station. Densole is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. The coast is within about 4 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice.
We cover parties in every part of CT18. Streets in the area include St John's Close, St John's Way and Canterbury Road, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Densole we cover include Hawkinge (1 mile south), Swingfield Minnis (1 mile north), Old Hawkinge (2 miles south-east), Arpinge (2 miles south-west) and Selsted (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north), Dover (6 miles east), Folkestone (3 miles south), Deal (12 miles north-east) and Hythe (5 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Folkestone Castle (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Densole includes Cheriton Hill.
What affects the price in Densole
These are the factors that matter most:
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your party, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, then serve as guests come up.
Put the menu up by the van.
Events we cater in Densole
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Birthday parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Historic houses near Densole include Acrise Place (1.2 miles north-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How much space the van takes up
Nearby places to Densole
Other occasions in Densole
How it works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Sunset in Densole drops to about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
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. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
- 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