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Party Fish and Chip Van for Hodsoll Street events
We bring a fish and chip van for your party to Hodsoll Street and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Street parties
Planning an event in Hodsoll Street?
About our party fish and chip van in Hodsoll Street
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a chip van too, with the right permissions in place. For summer garden parties and anniversaries and engagement parties, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
In a small place like Hodsoll Street, 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. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- A photo of the parking spot helps
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
Let the neighbours know the van is coming, or invite them.
A few lights around the van look great.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Where the van can park in Hodsoll Street
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Hodsoll Street
What’s the nearest station to Hodsoll Street?
Meopham station, about 3.4 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Hodsoll Street close to London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
Party venues around Hodsoll Street
Hodsoll Street is about 6 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. Around Hodsoll Street, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Hodsoll Street to London (about 21 miles away).
Within reach of Hodsoll Street are historic houses such as Cobham College (4.5 miles north-east). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. For party guests on the train, Meopham station is about 3.4 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Hodsoll Street, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in TN15, we can bring the van to you. That could mean a party at a home on Haven Hill and Hodsoll Street, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Ridley (1 mile north), Fairseat (1 mile south), New Street (1 mile north-east), Culverstone Green (1 mile east) and South Street (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles north) and Tonbridge (10 miles south).
A little further out are Ightham Court (3.7 miles south-west) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2.4 miles south-east).
- Local schools include Meopham School (2.3 miles north-east)
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What happens on the day
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. For a late-May party in Hodsoll Street, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- 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
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your party, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Events we cater in Hodsoll Street
Everyone from toddlers to grandparents enjoys it, so it’s ideal for family parties.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Hodsoll Street and Kent:
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Street parties
Thinking of using Trosley Country Park? Parks generally need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deadline for final numbers
- How much space the van takes up
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Hodsoll Street hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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