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Party Fish and Chip Van in Highsted
Party fish and chip van in Highsted: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Christenings and naming days
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
Party fish and chip van for Highsted events
How our party fish and chip van works in Highsted
You don’t need to hire a hall: a chip van on the drive turns your home into the venue. Typical bookings include family reunions and street parties, with gravy, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
In a small place like Highsted, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Party venues around Highsted
Highsted is about 2 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We serve parties at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Highsted and the surrounding area. We serve 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Parks such as Cromers Wood usually need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. No room for the van at home? A club or hall car park near Highsted frequently works. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Highsted, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area, and we can serve your party anywhere in it. That could mean a party at a home on Stockers Hill and Highsted Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Highsted we cover include Rodmersham Green (1 mile east), Rodmersham (1 mile east), Tunstall (1 mile west), Bapchild (1 mile east) and Dungate (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (6 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.2 miles north) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north).
- Nearby schools include Fulston Manor School (1 mile north)
Also near Highsted
What else we do in Highsted
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Put allergy details in writing
- A photo of the parking spot helps
- Let your neighbours know
- Tell us how many children are coming
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, then serve as guests come up.
Finish with the birthday cake.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
- How easy the site is to reach
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
A chip van compared with other options
Buffets are simple but rarely memorable. The van becomes part of the party. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Highsted hosts choose us
- Bookings across Kent, including Highsted
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Highsted
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
FAQs for Highsted
Which station is closest to Highsted?
The closest is Sittingbourne station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Could you trade in Cromers Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your party and we’ll send a quote.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
When should we book for a summer party?
Summer weekends go first. Ask about your date.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How it works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your party. A summer party in Highsted stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- We start with a few details about your party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Ensure the van can get in
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Highsted, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Who books party fish and chip van in Highsted?
With a van, the host gets to enjoy the party. It is also a bit of fun.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Highsted and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Engagement parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Family celebrations after a christening
For party guests on the train, Sittingbourne station, about 1.6 miles north, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- How much space the van takes up
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
- 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