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Party Fish and Chip Van in Highstreet
Bring the chip shop to your party in Highstreet. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
Book the van in Highstreet
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your party.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the parking spot
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 fill in our quote form.
How our party fish and chip van works in Highstreet
Birthdays, garden parties, anniversaries and christenings all suit a fish and chip van. It’s food every generation enjoys. We’re frequently asked to cater garden get-togethers and kids’ birthday parties, with gravy, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Highstreet, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your party, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Highstreet?
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’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Classic food your guests already know
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cover Highstreet and the whole of Kent
Highstreet questions
Could you trade in Foxes Cross Bottom?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Highstreet?
The closest is Whitstable station, roughly 3 miles away.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
What do children eat?
Sausage and chips, usually. Let us know numbers and ages.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
For event organisers in Highstreet
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Other occasions in Highstreet
Who books party fish and chip van in Highstreet?
It suits all ages, so it is ideal for family parties.
These are some of the bookings we take around Highstreet:
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Engagement parties
- Retirement parties
- Christenings and naming days
Thinking of using Foxes Cross Bottom? Parks normally need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any minimum charge
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. For a late-May party in Highstreet, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check where the van can park and send a price.
- We arrive, park on the drive or agreed spot and set up.
- We fry fresh and serve from the hatch as your guests come up.
- We pack up when we’re done and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
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Parties in Highstreet: homes, halls and local tips
Highstreet is about 3 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Highstreet and nearby villages. Highstreet is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van.
If guests are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Whitstable station, roughly 3 miles north-east of the centre. The coast is within about 3 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
Wherever your party is in ME13, we can bring the van to you. That could mean a party at a home on Thanet Way and Highstreet Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Highstreet, we also cover Waterham (1 mile west), Dargate (1 mile south-west), Seasalter (1 mile north), Hernhill (2 miles south-west) and Slutshole (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles west), Whitstable (3 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles west) and Herne Bay (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.6 miles north-east) and Tankerton Castle (3.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Highstreet includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Let your neighbours know
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Put allergy details in writing
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
With children, food about an hour in works well, before the cake.
Your own cake makes the perfect finish.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
- 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