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Party Fish and Chip Van in Farningham
Looking for a fish and chip van for your party in Farningham? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Leaving parties
Party fish and chip van in Farningham
Party fish and chip van in Farningham, fried fresh
With a chip van, the host gets to enjoy the party too. The van parks, the fryers go on and the food goes out hot. On the menu are mushy peas, pie and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for anniversary celebrations and kids’ birthday parties.
In a small place like Farningham, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
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The process
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. In Farningham, a June party has light until about 9:20pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:05pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Party venues around Farningham
Farningham is about 5 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. People in Farningham book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 16 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Farningham are Lullingstone Castle (1.8 miles south-west). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Eynsford station, about 1.4 miles south-west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Farningham, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of the DA4 postcode area and the streets around it. From High Street, London Road and South Hall Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. For parties just outside Farningham, we cover Eynsford (1 mile south-west), Horton Kirby (1 mile north-east), Maplescombe (2 miles south-east), Speed Gate (2 miles east) and Fawkham Green (3 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north), Sevenoaks (7 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Eynsford Castle (0.7 miles south-west) and Darenth Park Hospital (4.2 miles north). Within reach you’ll find The Warren.
- Local pubs include Pied Bull pub (under half a mile north)
Events we cater in Farningham
It feels like a treat.
Whatever the occasion in Farningham, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Garden get-togethers
- Children’s parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
After a christening at a church like Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
Questions from Farningham
Which station is closest to Farningham?
The closest is Eynsford station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
How far is Farningham from London?
About 16 miles from central London.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before booking.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Farningham.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- A photo of the parking spot helps
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Mention the van to neighbours
We park on the agreed spot and set up, then serve as guests come up.
Finish with the birthday cake.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
Still finalising the details? That is fine: 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.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- Events in Farningham and across Kent
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
- 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