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Party Fish and Chip Van for Dungate events
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Dungate? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Naming days and christenings
- Family reunions
- Family parties with children
Planning an event in Dungate?
Dungate: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Catherine: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Could you trade in Cromers Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
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.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
When should we book for a summer party?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Contact us with your date.
Party fish and chip van in Dungate, fried fresh
With a chip van, the host gets to enjoy the party too. We park up, fry to order and hand it over hot. Typical bookings include engagement parties and birthday parties, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce.
In a small place like Dungate, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Occasions we serve in Dungate
Everyone from toddlers to grandparents enjoys it, so it is ideal for family parties.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Family reunions
- Retirement celebrations
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Catherine, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- How allergens are handled
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The cancellation terms
What affects the price in Dungate
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
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. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Dungate? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Count children separately
Have bins and napkins by the van.
A few lights around the van look great.
Towns and villages near Dungate
What else we do in Dungate
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Dungate?
A buffet is easy but forgettable. A chip van gives guests something to talk about. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Dungate
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Classic food your guests already know
What happens on the day
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In Dungate, a June party has light until about 9:15pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:00pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Dungate parties: what to know
Dungate is about 3 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Tell us where your party in Dungate will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Dungate is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
If you had Cromers Wood in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Sittingbourne station, about 2.9 miles north. Dungate is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Kent takes in ME9. If your venue is just outside Dungate, we also cover Newbury (1 mile north-east), Kingsdown (1 mile east), Rodmersham Green (1 mile north), Highsted (1 mile north) and Bapchild (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles east) and Faversham (6 miles east).
A little further out are Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.6 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.5 miles south-east).
- Nearby schools include Fulston Manor School (2.3 miles north)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
- 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