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Party Fish and Chip Van for Honey Hill events
Bring the chip shop to your party in Honey Hill. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Garden get-togethers
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Get-togethers with old friends
Party fish and chip van in Honey Hill
Party fish and chip van for your party in Honey Hill
With a chip van, the host gets to enjoy the party too. The van parks, the fryers go on and the food goes out hot. Popular choices include haddock and chips, sausage and chips and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater kids’ birthday parties and garden parties and summer get-togethers.
Country parties near Honey Hill suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your party, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Honey Hill? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Mention the van to neighbours
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, and serve as the party carries on.
A gazebo by the hatch keeps the queue dry.
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Sunset in Honey Hill drops to about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December, so think about lighting by the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A clear quote before booking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Everything cooked to order at your event
About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Nearby places to Honey Hill
What else we do in Honey Hill
Honey Hill questions
How far is Honey Hill from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Cosmus and St Damian: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Is there a kids’ option?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include them in your numbers.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
What affects the price in Honey Hill
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Honey Hill parties: what to know
Honey Hill is about 3 miles south of Whitstable, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Honey Hill and the surrounding area. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
A christening at Church of St Cosmus and St Damian followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. For party guests on the train, the nearest station is Canterbury West station, about 2.8 miles south-east. The coast is within about 4 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice.
We take the van to parties all over CT2. For parties just outside Honey Hill, we cover Denstroude (1 mile west), Blean (1 mile south-east), Tyler Hill (2 miles east), Yorkletts (2 miles north-west) and Hackington (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles west), Whitstable (3 miles north), Faversham (6 miles west) and Herne Bay (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (3.1 miles south-east) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.3 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- 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