Kent · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Godmersham, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Godmersham? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Retirement parties
- Engagement parties
- Garden get-togethers
Book the van in Godmersham
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Send us a picture of the drive
- Ensure the van can park legally
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, then serve as guests come up.
Finish with the birthday cake.
How our party fish and chip van works in Godmersham
Everything is cooked as people come up, not left out on a table for hours. For big birthdays and street parties and neighbourhood events, we can cook cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips and more.
Near Godmersham, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Perfect for your party in Godmersham
You don’t need a venue: a drive or firm lawn is enough.
Whatever the occasion in Godmersham, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Christenings and naming days
- Summer garden parties
- Children’s parties
- Retirement celebrations
After a christening at a church like Church of St Lawrence, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the space and the way in
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Godmersham
Is Godmersham too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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’ll follow the site rules.
Is there a kids’ option?
Sausage and chips, typically. Let us know numbers and ages.
Do you need power or water from us?
A suitable spot for the van, mainly. Tell us what’s available and we’ll take it from there.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How early do summer dates go?
Summer weekends go first. Contact us with your date.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Party venues around Godmersham
Godmersham is about 7 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. We cover Godmersham as standard, so your party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Godmersham to Canterbury (7 miles away).
Guests arriving by train should know that Chilham station, about 1.8 miles north, is the nearest station. Thinking of using Godmersham Park? Parks normally need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. Godmersham is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We take the van to parties all over the CT4 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include The Street and Eggarton Lane; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Godmersham we cover include Bilting (1 mile south-west), Mountain Street (1 mile north), Chilham (2 miles north), Old Wives Lees (2 miles north) and Shottenden (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (7 miles south-west), Canterbury (7 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (10 miles north) and Faversham (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (5.8 miles south) and Chilham Castle (1.7 miles north).
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Bookings across Kent, including Godmersham
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Something for guests to gather round
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. Midsummer parties in Godmersham stay bright until about 9:15pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:00pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you’re eating late.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check where the van can park and send a price.
- We arrive, park on the drive or agreed spot and set up.
- We fry fresh and serve from the hatch as your guests come up.
- We pack up when we are done and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Make sure the van can get in
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A short walk from the party
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
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 Godmersham
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Also near Godmersham
Also in Godmersham
- 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