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Fish and chip van for parties in Hammill Park, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your party makes the food a highlight of your party in Hammill Park.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Street parties
- Family parties with children
Book the van in Hammill Park
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- A photo of the parking spot helps
- Confirm allergies by email
- Arrange an alternative if needed
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in.
Finish with the birthday cake.
How our party fish and chip van works in Hammill Park
Guests who do not know each other end up chatting in the queue, which is what a party is all about. We’re frequently asked to cater leaving parties and reunions and family get-togethers, serving cod and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
Near Hammill Park, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the route. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a DIY barbecue, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. 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
- We cover Hammill Park and the whole of Kent
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen needed
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Other occasions in Hammill Park
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Hosting a chip van party in Hammill Park
Hammill Park is about 5 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. In and around Hammill Park, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Historic houses near Hammill Park include Goodnestone Park (2.6 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Sandwich station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. Near the coast, within about 6 miles, a fish and chip van feels like a trip to the seaside, and we always plan for wind.
We cover parties in every part of CT13 and the streets around it. Local streets include Elizabeth Drive and Colliery Lane; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve parties in Flemings (1 mile north), Heronden (1 mile south), Barnsole (1 mile north-west), Coombe (1 mile north) and Staple (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are White Mill (2.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Hammill Park includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Sandwich Technology School (2.3 miles east)
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests generally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Sunset in Hammill Park drops to about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December, so think about lighting by the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know the serving time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
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, fill in our quote form.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A spot near your guests
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Chips
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your party is.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Hammill Park? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Hammill Park
Can you serve near the sea around Hammill Park?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you come out to small places like Hammill Park?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park on my drive?
That depends on the space and the route in. Tell us about gates, slopes and overhead branches, and we’ll advise.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before booking.
What do you need at the house?
A suitable spot for the van, mainly. Tell us what’s available 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