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Party Fish and Chip Van for Headcorn events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your party in Headcorn and the surrounding area.
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement celebrations
Fresh fish and chips in Headcorn
Party fish and chip van in Headcorn, cooked to order
Birthdays, garden parties, anniversaries and christenings all suit a fish and chip van. It’s food every generation enjoys. On the menu are gravy, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for leaving parties and neighbourhood get-togethers.
In a place like Headcorn, a party at home is normally the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the lane, and we’ll bring everything else. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. At midsummer, it is light in Headcorn until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
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 will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A clear quote before booking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
FAQs for Headcorn
We are gathering after a service at St Peter's and St Paul's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Is there a kids’ option?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include them in your numbers.
Do you need power or water from us?
A suitable spot for the van, mainly. Tell us what’s available and we will take it from there.
Planning a party in Headcorn
Headcorn is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Across the TN27 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Headcorn to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Headcorn station is in Headcorn itself. Headcorn is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Parties anywhere in TN27 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Station Road, High Street and Knight's Way, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Headcorn we cover include Hearnden Green (1 mile north-west), Southernden (2 miles north-east), Swift's Green (2 miles east), Lashenden (2 miles south) and Smarden Bell (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (15 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Sutton Valence Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Benenden Hospital (5.8 miles south).
- Nearby, you will find The Kings Arms Inn And Shop Adjoining To Right (less than half a mile south-west)
What else we do in Headcorn
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your party is.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Headcorn? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Send us a picture of the drive
Let the neighbours know the van is coming.
Put the menu up by the van.
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Headcorn? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Perfect for your party in Headcorn
People book a chip van for parties because nobody has to cook. It’s also a bit of fun.
These are some of the bookings we take in Headcorn and Kent:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family parties with children
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Birthday parties
After a christening at a church like St Peter's and St Paul's Church, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The van’s size and access needs
- 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