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Party Fish and Chip Van in Further Quarter
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Party fish and chip van in Further Quarter.
- Family reunions
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Family parties with children
Book the van in Further Quarter
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
How our party fish and chip van works in Further Quarter
Sausage and chips covers the children and anyone who doesn’t want fish, so nobody needs a separate meal. On the menu are curry sauce, gravy and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for kids’ birthday parties and leaving parties.
Country parties near Further Quarter suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Nearby places to Further Quarter
More for events in Further Quarter
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
Let the neighbours know the van is coming.
Put the menu up by the van.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A spot near your guests
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Further Quarter
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
Events we cater in Further Quarter
With a van, the host gets to enjoy the party. And it is fun.
Whatever the occasion in Further Quarter, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Naming days and christenings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Big birthdays
If guests are coming by rail, Pluckley station is about 3 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- How allergens are handled
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether VAT is included
A fish and chip van or other catering?
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 will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- A clear quote before you book
- No kitchen needed
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Hosting a chip van party in Further Quarter
Further Quarter is about 7 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Across the TN26 area, we can bring the van to you. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
Further Quarter is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the TN26 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. We also bring the van to parties in High Halden (1 mile south), Wissenden (2 miles north-east), Bethersden (2 miles east), Maltman's Hill (2 miles north) and Chambers' Green (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north-west), Preston (15 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Romden Castle (1.9 miles north) and Benenden Hospital (4.5 miles south-west).
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Further Quarter
Is Further Quarter 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.
Is Further Quarter close to London?
About 43 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can the van come to Further Quarter?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Further Quarter. For a quote, use our quote form.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
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 anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your party. Autumn and winter parties in Further Quarter get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so think about lighting by the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
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 fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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