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Party Fish and Chip Van for Flete events
Party fish and chip van in Flete: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Family reunions
- Children’s parties
- Summer garden parties
Fresh fish and chips in Flete
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the space and the way in
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Flete? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Party fish and chip van for your party in Flete
A chip van also works for street parties, once the council has agreed the road closure. Whether it’s family parties with children and street parties and neighbourhood events, we can cook curry sauce, pie and chips and sausage and chips and more.
Near Flete, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the route. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
Planning a party in Flete
Flete is about 1 mile south-west of Margate, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of Flete or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Flete to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Within reach of Flete are historic houses such as Quex Park (2.2 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. A christening at St. Catherine's Church followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. Near the coast, within about 3 miles, a fish and chip van feels like a trip to the seaside, and we always plan for wind.
Anywhere in CT9, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Victoria Road, Flete Road and Norfolk Road, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to parties in Westwood (1 mile east), Haine (1 mile south-east), Manston (1 mile south), Garlinge (1 mile north-west) and Margate (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles south-west), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (10 miles west) and Walmer (11 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum (1.3 miles south-west) and Westwood Cross (1.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local schools include Hartsdown Academy (1.2 miles north)
- Local facilities include Margate West (1.7 miles north-west)
What else we do in Flete
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- A photo of the parking spot helps
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Count children separately
Have bins and napkins by the van.
Your own cake makes the perfect finish.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Midsummer parties in Flete stay bright until about 9:15pm, but by late September sunset is 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.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- 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
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the party.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
Buffets are simple but rarely memorable. A chip van gives guests something to talk about. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Kent, including Flete
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Flete: your questions answered
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can you serve after a service at St. Catherine's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
When should we book for a summer party?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Get in touch with your date.
Do you need power or water from us?
A suitable spot for the van, mainly. Mention power and water and we’ll confirm the rest.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your party and we’ll send a quote.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
- 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