Kent · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in Hemsted
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Hemsted and the surrounding area.
- Naming days and christenings
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Children’s parties
Fresh fish and chips in Hemsted
Party fish and chip van in Hemsted, cooked to order
The queue at the hatch gets people mixing, which is what a party is all about. Typical bookings include naming days and christenings and engagement parties, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Country parties near Hemsted suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Show us where the van would go
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, then serve as guests come up.
Your own cake makes the perfect finish.
Party venues around Hemsted
Hemsted is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Across the CT18 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Hemsted is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Hemsted to Canterbury (10 miles away).
Within reach of Hemsted are historic houses such as Westenhanger Castle (3.1 miles south) and Acrise Place (3.4 miles east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Hemsted, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. The coast is within about 5 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
For parties in CT18, we just need to know where the van can park. Other places close to Hemsted we cover include Woodland (1 mile south-east), Skeete (1 mile south), Stowting (1 mile west), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Stowting Common (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (14 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Saltwood Castle (4 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Hemsted includes Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, the host isn’t stuck cooking all afternoon. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
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Step by step
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. At midsummer, it’s light in Hemsted until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Hemsted: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Hemsted?
Westenhanger station, about 2.9 miles south of the centre.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the address when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What affects the price in Hemsted
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
- 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