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Party Fish and Chip Van for Five Wents events
Party fish and chip van in Five Wents: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
A chip van near Five Wents
Party fish and chip van in Five Wents, fried fresh
It feels like a treat, but stays relaxed: paper portions of fish and chips in the garden. For garden parties and summer get-togethers and street parties, we can cook pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
A country party near Five Wents is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
Questions from Five Wents
How far is Five Wents from London?
About 35 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come to Five Wents?
We do. Five Wents is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Is there a kids’ option?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include them in your numbers.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Ensure the van can park legally
We park on the agreed spot and set up, then serve as guests come up.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Five Wents? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Also near Five Wents
Also in Five Wents
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A venue plus caterer can be expensive. With a van, home becomes the venue. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book our van in Five Wents
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across Kent, including Five Wents
- Quick service from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
Planning a party in Five Wents
Five Wents is about 4 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Around Five Wents, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. Five Wents is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
For party guests on the train, Hollingbourne station is about 3 miles away. Among the historic houses close to Five Wents are Stoneacre (1.7 miles north) and Leeds Castle (2.2 miles north-east). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. Five Wents is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in ME17, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Leeds Road and Sutton Road; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover parties in Warmlake (1 mile south), Langley Heath (1 mile north-east), Langley (1 mile north-west), Chart Sutton (1 mile west) and Sutton Valence (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles north-west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find KIMS hospital (4.2 miles north) and Sutton Valence Castle (1.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn (less than half a mile west)
Who books party fish and chip van in Five Wents?
People book a chip van for parties because nobody has to cook. And it’s fun.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Five Wents book the van for occasions like:
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Naming days and christenings
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before booking anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How many hours the van serves
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Sunset in Five Wents is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, light the area around the van.
- We start with a few details about your party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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- 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