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Party Fish and Chip Van for East Malling events
We bring a fish and chip van for your party to East Malling and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
Party fish and chip van in East Malling
How our party fish and chip van works in East Malling
A chip van works for birthdays, garden parties and family celebrations. Everyone from toddlers to grandparents knows what they’re getting. Whether it is anniversaries and engagement parties and street parties, we will put together a menu of gravy, haddock and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
In a place like East Malling, a party at home is usually the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the lane, and we’ll do the rest. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Why choose party fish and chip van in East Malling?
Everyone from toddlers to grandparents enjoys it, so it’s ideal for family parties.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Milestone birthdays
Historic houses near East Malling include Starkey Castle (4.9 miles north). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How many hours the van serves
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- A clear list of what’s included
Nearby places to East Malling
What else we do in East Malling
A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van gives people a choice. 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.
Why book our van in East Malling
- We cover East Malling and the whole of Kent
- Something for guests to gather round
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Rain does not stop the fryers
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A short walk from the party
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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.
Party venues around East Malling
East Malling is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover East Malling as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 27 miles away.
Guests arriving by train should know that East Malling station is about 0.7 miles away. A christening at Church of St James followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
Parties anywhere in ME19 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include High Street, Chapman Way and Lister Close; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside East Malling, we also cover Well Street (1 mile south), Ditton (1 mile east), West Malling (1 mile west), Aylesford (2 miles east) and Kings Hill (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Leybourne Castle (0.9 miles north-west) and Fremlin Walk (3.9 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near East Malling include The Malling School (under half a mile south) and The Malling School (less than half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (within half a mile south)
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Midsummer parties in East Malling stay bright until about 9:20pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:00pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you are eating late.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from East Malling
Could you trade in Ditton Quarry?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to East Malling?
The closest is East Malling station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you need power or water from us?
Mostly just a good parking spot. Mention power and water and we will confirm the rest.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can the van come to our street party?
Yes, once the council has agreed the closure. Tell the council about the van.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- A photo of the parking spot helps
- Let your neighbours know
Let the neighbours know the van is coming, or invite them.
Your own cake makes the perfect finish.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
These are the factors that matter most:
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
Send us the date, the address or ME19 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
- 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