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Party Fish and Chip Van for Ivychurch events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your party makes the food a highlight of your party in Ivychurch.
- Engagement parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Street parties
Party fish and chip van in Ivychurch
Party fish and chip van in Ivychurch, fried fresh
You do not need to hire a hall: the van makes your home the party venue. We’re often asked to cater family reunions and children’s parties, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
Country parties near Ivychurch suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Ivychurch
Can you serve after a service at Church of St George?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What’s the nearest station to Ivychurch?
The closest is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you come to Ivychurch?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Ivychurch and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
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 you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The day of the week
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the space and the way in
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your party in Ivychurch. For a late-May party in Ivychurch, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your party, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a party in Ivychurch
Ivychurch is about 9 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Ivychurch to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 922 places across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Ivychurch to Canterbury (about 20 miles away).
For party guests on the train, Appledore (Kent) station, about 3.4 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
We cover parties in every part of TN29 and the streets around it. For parties just outside Ivychurch, we cover Brenzett (2 miles west), Snargate (2 miles west), Ruckinge (4 miles north), Hamstreet (4 miles north) and Kenardington (5 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles north), Folkestone (13 miles east), Hythe (9 miles north-east), Hawkinge (14 miles north-east), Tenterden (9 miles north-west) and Cheriton (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.2 miles west) and Romney 'castle' (1.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Burnthouse Pen.
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Make sure the van can park legally
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, and serve as the party carries on.
Put the menu up by the van.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Also in Ivychurch
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van gives people a choice. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your party is.
Why book our van in Ivychurch
- Something for guests to gather round
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No surprises in your quote
See how we price and the cost guide.
Perfect for your party in Ivychurch
It feels like a treat.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Ivychurch:
- Leaving parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Family reunions
- Birthday parties
A christening at Church of St George followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- The cancellation terms
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Payment terms and deposit
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A spot near your guests
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Ivychurch
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- 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