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Party Fish and Chip Van for Iwade events
We bring a fish and chip van for your party to Iwade and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Naming days and christenings
- Family reunions
- Retirement celebrations
Party fish and chip van in Iwade
FAQs for Iwade
How far is Iwade from London?
About 36 miles from central London.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
What do you need at the house?
Tell us what’s available at the address when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Party fish and chip van for your party in Iwade
A chip van works for birthdays, garden parties and family celebrations. It is food every generation enjoys. Popular choices include haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater retirement parties and children’s parties.
Parties around Iwade are often relaxed garden affairs. A chip van fits right in. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Places near Iwade
What else we do in Iwade
Parties in Iwade: homes, halls and local tips
Iwade is about 2 miles north of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of Iwade or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
Local halls and clubs near Iwade are an option if there is nowhere to park at home. After a christening at a church like Church of All Saints, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
We take the van to parties all over the ME9 postcode area. From The Street, Sheerstone and Sheppey Way or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. We also bring the van to parties in Howt Green (1 mile south), Kemsley (1 mile south-east), Milton Regis (2 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (2 miles south) and Murston (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (8 miles south-east), Minster (4 miles north-east), Davington (8 miles south-east) and Foley Park (11 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Court Hall Museum (1.8 miles south) and Castle Rough (1.5 miles south-east).
- Local schools include Westlands School (2.4 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Woolpack pub (within half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.8 miles south)
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van gives people a choice. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your party.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Iwade and across Kent
- A quote that spells everything out
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A spot near your guests
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Iwade
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Count children separately
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Arrange an alternative if needed
We park on the agreed spot and set up, then serve as guests come up.
A gazebo by the hatch keeps the queue dry.
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. Midsummer parties in Iwade stay bright until about 9:15pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:00pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Events we cater in Iwade
People book a chip van for parties because nobody has to cook. It is also a bit of fun.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Iwade book the van for occasions like:
- Birthday parties
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Children’s parties
- Anniversary celebrations
For guests coming by train, Kemsley station, about 1 mile south, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether VAT is included
- Any minimum charge
- 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