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Party Fish and Chip Van for Great Mongeham events
We bring a fish and chip van for your party to Great Mongeham and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Milestone birthdays
- Summer garden parties
- Family reunions
Planning an event in Great Mongeham?
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
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.
How our party fish and chip van works in Great Mongeham
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a chip van too, once the council has agreed the road closure. Whether it’s engagement parties and retirement celebrations, we can cook pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Near Great Mongeham, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the route. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your party. Autumn and winter parties in Great Mongeham get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so think about lighting by the van.
- First, tell us about your party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Also near Great Mongeham
What else we do in Great Mongeham
Party venues around Great Mongeham
Great Mongeham is about 1 mile west of Deal, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Great Mongeham. Great Mongeham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Martin, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. Among the historic houses close to Great Mongeham are Walmer Castle (2 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. Near the coast, within about 2 miles, a fish and chip van feels like a trip to the seaside, and we always plan for wind.
For parties in CT14, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Streets in the area include Church Path, Northbourne Road and Mongeham Road, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For parties just outside Great Mongeham, we cover Mill Hill (1 mile east), Sholden Meadows (1 mile north-east), Sholden (1 mile north-east), Ripple (1 mile south) and Northbourne (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (6 miles south-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north) and Broadstairs (11 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Deal Castle (1.9 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Castle Community College (1.4 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Mill Inn (1 mile east)
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A venue plus caterer can be expensive. A van on the drive keeps it simple. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why Great Mongeham hosts choose us
- Events in Great Mongeham and across Kent
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Hot food handed straight over
- Classic food your guests already know
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Events we cater in Great Mongeham
It’s a real treat for guests.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Great Mongeham:
- Milestone birthdays
- Christenings and naming days
- Family reunions
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
Guests arriving by train should know that Walmer station, about 1.2 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- How allergens are handled
- How many hours the van serves
- Travel, tolls and road charges
FAQs for Great Mongeham
Is Great Mongeham too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Great Mongeham?
The closest is Walmer station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Will the van fit on our drive?
Typically, if the drive is level and firm and the van can get in. Send us a picture and tell us about gates and branches.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Is there a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How early do summer dates go?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- A spot near your guests
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Flag any coeliac guests
It’s worth telling the neighbours.
Plan cover in case of showers.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Organising a club, school or community event in Great Mongeham? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
- 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