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Party Fish and Chip Van for Grafty Green events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Party fish and chip van in Grafty Green.
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Engagement parties
- Big birthdays
Fresh fish and chips in Grafty Green
Party fish and chip van for your party in Grafty Green
For children, there’s sausage and chips, so nobody needs a separate meal. On the menu are mushy peas, gravy and cod and chips, and we are often booked for street parties and leaving parties.
Country parties near Grafty Green suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. For a late-May party in Grafty Green, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- 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.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
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Who books party fish and chip van in Grafty Green?
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Grafty Green, people book us for events such as:
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Family parties with children
- Get-togethers with old friends
Historic houses near Grafty Green include Leeds Castle (3.5 miles north-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When payment is due
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Make sure the van can park legally
- A photo of the parking spot helps
- Confirm allergies by email
- Have a back-up for special diets
Let the neighbours know the van is coming, or invite them.
Plan cover in case of showers.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Hosting a chip van party in Grafty Green
Grafty Green is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. For a party in Grafty Green, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Grafty Green is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
A christening at Church of St Nicholas followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. Parks such as Kiln Wood generally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. Grafty Green is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of Kent takes in ME17, so your party can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Church Road, Woodcock Lane and Headcorn Road; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Liverton Street (1 mile north), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile north-east), Broadstone (1 mile south-west), Eastwood (1 mile west) and Platt's Heath (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
A little further out are The Dog Collar Museum (3.4 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1 mile south-east).
- Nearby schools include The Lenham School (2.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Kings Head Public House (within half a mile north)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Grafty Green
What’s the nearest station to Grafty Green?
The closest is Lenham station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
How far is Grafty Green from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How early do summer dates go?
Summer weekends go first. Contact us with your date.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
Larger groups normally 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.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a party that feels special but relaxed, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Grafty Green. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Something for guests to gather round
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
- 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