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Fish and chip van for parties in Fleeden, Kent
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Party fish and chip van in Fleeden.
- Leaving parties
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Planning an event in Fleeden?
Party fish and chip van in Fleeden, cooked to order
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a chip van too, with the right permissions in place. Typical bookings include street parties and neighbourhood events and milestone birthdays, with gravy, cod and chips and mushy peas.
A country party near Fleeden is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Midsummer parties in Fleeden stay bright until about 9:15pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:00pm. 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Fleeden? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
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.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Ensure the van can park legally
- A photo of the parking spot helps
With children, food about an hour in works well, before the cake.
Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.
Towns and villages near Fleeden
What else we do in Fleeden
Party venues around Fleeden
Fleeden is about 3 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Fleeden is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Fleeden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Fleeden to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
For party guests on the train, Pluckley station, about 2.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station. If you had Ashford Community Woodland in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Fleeden, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Parties anywhere in TN26 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. If your venue is just outside Fleeden, we also cover Daniel's Water (1 mile north), Chilmington Green (1 mile east), Great Chart (1 mile north-east), Shadoxhurst (2 miles south) and Stanhope (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north-west), Ashford (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (13 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
Nearby you will also find County Square (3.1 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (4.9 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Orlestone Forest.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Fleeden
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cover Fleeden and the whole of Kent
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Fleeden
Is Fleeden close to London?
About 46 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Fleeden too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
- 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