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Party Fish and Chip Van for Horden events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Horden and the surrounding area.
- Summer garden parties
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family celebrations after a christening
Fresh fish and chips in Horden
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. Sunset in Horden drops to about 7:00pm by late September and 3:55pm by December, so think about lighting by the van.
- First, tell us about your party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Ensure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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Party fish and chip van in Horden, fried fresh
Birthdays, garden parties, anniversaries and christenings all suit a fish and chip van. It is food every generation enjoys. Typical bookings include naming days and christenings and retirement celebrations, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
Country parties near Horden suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Events we cater in Horden
With a van, the host gets to enjoy the party. It is also a bit of fun.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Family reunions
- Milestone birthdays
- Engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Parks such as The Gill usually need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The deposit and payment dates
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Let your neighbours know
- Count children separately
Plan where the queue stands.
Finish with the birthday cake.
Hosting a chip van party in Horden
Horden is about 6 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. Tell us where your party in Horden will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. Horden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Marden station is about 2.9 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Horden, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of TN17 and TN12 and the streets around it. Your party could be at a house on Hill Top and Husheath Hill, wherever the van can park. For parties just outside Horden, we cover Colliers Green (1 mile south), Flishinghurst (2 miles south), Marden Thorn (2 miles north), Knox Bridge (2 miles east) and Cranbrook Common (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles west), Tonbridge (11 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north-west), Foley Park (10 miles north) and Paddock Wood (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (3.6 miles east) and Brattle Farm Museum (2 miles north-east).
Horden questions
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Could you trade in The Gill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
When should we book for a summer party?
Summer weekends go first. Get in touch with your date.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the address when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
For event organisers in Horden
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A spot near your guests
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you’re 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 Horden
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Also near Horden
More for events in Horden
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cover Horden and the whole of Kent
Take a look at how we price 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