Kent · England
Party Fish and Chip Van for Godinton events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your party in Godinton. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Family parties with children
Party fish and chip van in Godinton
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Show us where the van would go
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
Let the neighbours know the van is coming.
Put the menu up by the van.
Party fish and chip van in Godinton, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as people come up, not left out on a table for hours. On the menu are gravy, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for birthday parties and street parties and neighbourhood events.
For a party in Godinton, home is often the best venue. Let us know how the van reaches the house, and we will do the rest. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Hosting a chip van party in Godinton
Godinton is about 1 mile north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Parties in Godinton are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Godinton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Ashford International station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east of the centre. A green space like Ashford Warren and Hoads Wood is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Godinton, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the TN23, TN25 and TN24 postcode area, and we can serve your party anywhere in it. We can serve a party on streets such as Chart Road, Bridge Road and Chart Avenue or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Godinton we cover include Great Chart (1 mile south-west), Ashford (1 mile south-east), Potters Corner (1 mile north), Stanhope (1 mile south) and Bockhanger (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (11 miles north), Hythe (12 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include County Square (1.1 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3 miles east). The countryside around Godinton includes Hatch Park.
- Schools near Godinton include Highworth Grammar School (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Little Black Dog pub (0.8 miles south-west)
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. Sunset in Godinton drops to about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: 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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What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Godinton
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
Questions from Godinton
Is Godinton close to London?
About 47 miles from central London.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can the van come to Godinton?
We do. Godinton is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Nearby places to Godinton
Other occasions in Godinton
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Godinton
- A clear quote before booking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A menu almost everyone likes
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Events we cater in Godinton
It suits all ages, which makes it perfect for family celebrations.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Godinton and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Street parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Engagement parties
- Retirement celebrations
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How much space the van takes up
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- 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