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Fish and chip van for parties in Donkey Street, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for your party in Donkey Street? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Big birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
Fresh fish and chips in Donkey Street
What affects the price in Donkey Street
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your party.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space and the way in
Send us the date, the address or TN29 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Party fish and chip van for your party in Donkey Street
Birthdays, garden parties, anniversaries and christenings all suit a fish and chip van. It is food every generation enjoys. We are often asked to cater leaving parties and milestone birthdays, with gravy, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Donkey Street, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
How the day works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Sunset in Donkey Street is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, light the area around the van.
- First, tell us about your party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Let us know the serving time
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Donkey Street? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Hosting a chip van party in Donkey Street
Donkey Street is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. For a party in Donkey Street, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Donkey Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of All Saints, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. Guests arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 3.4 miles north-east. The coast is within about 4 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice.
Parties anywhere in TN29 start with a parking spot for the van. Close by, we cover parties in Dymchurch (1 mile south), West Hythe (2 miles north-east), Lympne (2 miles north-east), Palmarsh (2 miles north-east) and Berwick (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles north-west), Dover (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Hythe (4 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (14 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Lympne Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Hythe Museum (3.6 miles east). The countryside around Donkey Street includes Tolsford Hill.
- Local pubs include The Shepherd And Crook Public House (less than half a mile west)
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A short walk from the party
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
Donkey Street questions
Which station is closest to Donkey Street?
The closest is Westenhanger station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Is Donkey Street close to London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can you do something for the children?
Sausage and chips, usually. Tell us how many children to expect.
How far ahead should we book a party?
Weekends from May to September are busiest, so it pays to ask early.
Do you do street parties?
Yes, where the council allows it. Start the road closure application early.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Perfect for your party in Donkey Street
Fresh food beats a tired buffet, especially as the evening cools.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Birthday parties
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Retirement parties
Within reach of Donkey Street are historic houses such as Westenhanger Castle (3.2 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- How much space the van takes up
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
Places near Donkey Street
Other occasions in Donkey Street
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Buffets are simple but rarely memorable. A chip van gives guests something to talk about. There is 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 book with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Classic food your guests already know
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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.
- 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