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Fish and chip van for parties in Hoo, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your party to Hoo and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family parties with children
- Summer garden parties
Party fish and chip van for Hoo events
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a relaxed celebration, a chip van is hard to beat in Hoo. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Hoo
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No surprises in your quote
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Party fish and chip van in Hoo, fried fresh
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a chip van too, once the council has agreed the road closure. Typical bookings include anniversaries and engagement parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, with cod and chips, gravy and mushy peas.
Country parties near Hoo suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us how many children are coming
Have bins and napkins by the van.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
Nearby places to Hoo
Other occasions in Hoo
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the party.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
The process
The first sign we’ve arrived is typically the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. For a late-May party in Hoo, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- We start with a few details about your party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Before you choose a spot
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:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
Each quote is put together for your party. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Parties in Hoo: homes, halls and local tips
Hoo is about 5 miles south-west of Margate, in Kent. In and around Hoo, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Hoo to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
Within reach of Hoo are historic houses such as Quex Park (2.4 miles north-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. If the day starts at Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. The coast is within about 6 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
Parties anywhere in CT12 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Monkton Road, Hoo Farm Way and Sheriffs Court Lane; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Hoo we cover include Monkton (1 mile west), St Nicholas at Wade (2 miles north-west), Westmarsh (2 miles south-west), East Stourmouth (2 miles south-west) and Sarre (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (10 miles south-west), Margate (5 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (5 miles east), Broadstairs (6 miles east) and Whitstable (11 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Powell-Cotton Museum (2.2 miles north). The countryside around Hoo includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local pubs include The Bell Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
Events we cater in Hoo
It works at home: a drive or firm lawn is enough.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Garden get-togethers
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Leaving parties
- Family reunions
For guests coming by train, Minster station is about 1.1 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The van’s size and access needs
- If the price includes VAT
- How many hours the van serves
Hoo: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Hoo?
Minster station, about 1.1 miles south-east of the centre.
How far is Hoo from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
How early do summer dates go?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Get in touch with your date.
Can the van come to our street party?
Often, yes. Start the road closure application early.
- 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