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Party Fish and Chip Van for Hamstreet events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your party in Hamstreet. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Party fish and chip van in Hamstreet
Party fish and chip van in Hamstreet, cooked to order
For children, there’s sausage and chips, so nobody needs a separate meal. Typical bookings include family parties with children and garden parties and summer get-togethers, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Country parties near Hamstreet suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your party, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Questions from Hamstreet
We’re gathering after a service at Church of the Good Shepherd: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What’s the nearest station to Hamstreet?
Hamstreet has its own station: Ham Street station.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
What do you need at the house?
Let us know about power and water at the house, and we will say what we need.
Do you cover Hamstreet?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Hamstreet is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
For event organisers in Hamstreet
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning a party in Hamstreet
Hamstreet is about 5 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Hamstreet is well within our area, so your party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Hamstreet is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of the Good Shepherd, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Parties anywhere in TN26 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include The Street, Dukes Meadow and Rectory Walk, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Orlestone (1 mile north-west), Ruckinge (1 mile east), Kenardington (2 miles west), Bromley Green (2 miles north) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (5 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Hythe (10 miles east), Hawkinge (14 miles east), Tenterden (7 miles west) and Cheriton (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.9 miles south) and William Harvey Hospital (5.8 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Orlestone Forest.
- Pubs nearby include The Dukes Head pub (within half a mile west)
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Nearby places to Hamstreet
Other occasions in Hamstreet
Who books party fish and chip van in Hamstreet?
Everyone from toddlers to grandparents enjoys it, which makes it perfect for family celebrations.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Leaving parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Street parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
If guests are coming by rail, Ham Street station is in Hamstreet itself.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
- When final numbers are due
- Any minimum charge
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Hiring a hall and a caterer adds up. With a van, home becomes the venue. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your party is.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Something for guests to gather round
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your party.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Hamstreet, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. Autumn and winter parties in Hamstreet get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in 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.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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