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Party Fish and Chip Van for Eythorne events
Bring the chip shop to your party in Eythorne. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Retirement parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Family parties with children
Book the van in Eythorne
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
Send us the date, the address or CT15 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 in Eythorne, cooked to order
Sausage and chips covers the children and anyone who does not want fish, so one van feeds the whole party. For garden parties and summer get-togethers and milestone birthdays, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips and more.
In a small place like Eythorne, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Timings are planned around your party, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Also near Eythorne
What else we do in Eythorne
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Put allergy details in writing
Let the neighbours know the van is coming.
Finish with the birthday cake.
About the food
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.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
How the day works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. At midsummer, it is light in Eythorne until about 9:15pm, 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.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check access for the van and send a quote.
- On the day, we park up and get the fryers going.
- We fry fresh and serve from the hatch as your guests come up.
- We pack up when we are done and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Eythorne, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Eythorne: your questions answered
Can you serve near the sea around Eythorne?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How early do summer dates go?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
Do you cover Eythorne?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Eythorne and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Party venues around Eythorne
Eythorne is about 4 miles north of Dover, in Kent. Bookings in Eythorne come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Eythorne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Shepherds Well station, about 1.8 miles west. Historic houses near Eythorne include Goodnestone Park (3.6 miles north-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. Eythorne is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 6 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
For parties in CT15, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include The Street, Sandwich Road and New Road, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For parties just outside Eythorne, we cover Waldershare (1 mile south-west), Sibertswold (2 miles south-west), Coldred (2 miles south-west), Halfway Street (2 miles south-west) and Lydden (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (4 miles south), Folkestone (9 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Dover Transport Museum (3.5 miles south) and Buckland Hospital (4.7 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (within half a mile north-west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Eythorne?
For a relaxed celebration, a chip van is hard to beat. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why Eythorne hosts choose us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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