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Party Fish and Chip Van for Eastry events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your party makes the food a highlight of your party in Eastry.
- Big birthdays
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Christenings and naming days
Party fish and chip van in Eastry
About our party fish and chip van in Eastry
The van can park on a drive, a hardstanding or a firm lawn, with the serving hatch towards the garden. For family reunions and street parties and neighbourhood events, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
For a party in Eastry, home is frequently the best venue. Tell us about the drive and the lane, and we’ll do the rest. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your party, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Why choose party fish and chip van in Eastry?
It suits all ages, which makes it perfect for family celebrations.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Naming days and christenings
- Family parties with children
- Birthday parties
- Street parties
If the day starts at Church of St Mary the Virgin, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each item
- A clear list of what’s included
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Hosting a chip van party in Eastry
Eastry is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Parties in Eastry are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Eastry to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
Parks such as Ham Fen usually need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Sandwich station, roughly 2.3 miles north-east of the centre. The coast is within about 5 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
This part of Kent takes in CT13, so your party can be anywhere in it. Your party could be at a house on High Street, Swaynes Way and Wheelwrights Way, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover parties in Buttsole (1 mile south), Statenborough (1 mile north-east), Ham (1 mile east), Woodnesborough (1 mile north) and Felderland (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find White Mill (2.5 miles north) and Sandown Castle (4.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Eastry include Sandwich Technology School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bull Inn And Rear Courtyard (within half a mile east)
Nearby places to Eastry
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What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
FAQs for Eastry
Is Eastry close to London?
About 63 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park in Ham Fen?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do you need power or water from us?
Mostly just a good parking spot. Tell us what’s available and we’ll take it from there.
Can you park at our house?
It depends on the drive and the access. Mention anything tight, and we’ll advise.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your party and we’ll send a quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Eastry?
A venue plus caterer can be expensive. A van on the drive keeps it simple. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your party is.
Why Eastry hosts choose us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Something for guests to gather round
- Events in Eastry and across Kent
- Hot food handed straight over
How it works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. A summer party in Eastry stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- We start with a few details about your party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your party, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the party.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
With children, food about an hour in works well.
Put the menu up by the van.
- 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