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Fish and chip van for parties in Kempe's Corner, Kent
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 Kempe's Corner.
- Christenings and naming days
- Family parties with children
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
A chip van near Kempe's Corner
Why choose party fish and chip van in Kempe's Corner?
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away, which makes the morning after much easier.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Kempe's Corner and Kent:
- Christenings and naming days
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
For guests coming by train, Wye station, about 0.8 miles east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When final numbers are due
Party fish and chip van in Kempe's Corner, fried fresh
A chip van works for birthdays, garden parties and family celebrations. Everyone from toddlers to grandparents knows what they’re getting. Typical bookings include street parties and anniversaries and engagement parties, with sausage and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
A country party near Kempe's Corner is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Party venues around Kempe's Corner
Kempe's Corner is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. For a party in Kempe's Corner, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Kempe's Corner. Kempe's Corner is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Kempe's Corner to Canterbury (10 miles away).
After a christening at a church like All Saints’ Church, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (3.8 miles south-west). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. Kempe's Corner is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We serve parties across the TN25 postcode area. Local streets include Harville Road and Canterbury Road; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For parties just outside Kempe's Corner, we cover Boughton Corner (1 mile north), Boughton Aluph (1 mile north), Wye (1 mile east), Brook (2 miles south-east) and Hinxhill (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Nearby you will also find County Square (3 miles south-west) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Kempe's Corner include Hatch Park.
- Schools near Kempe's Corner include Wye School (1.3 miles east) and Wye School (1.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Tickled Trout pub (0.8 miles east)
Common questions in Kempe's Corner
Could you trade in Conningbrook Lakes Country Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
We’re gathering after a service at All Saints’ Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you do street parties?
Often, yes. Check your council’s rules on road closures and vehicles early.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Put allergy details in writing
Have bins and napkins by the van.
A few lights around the van look great.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A buffet is easy but forgettable. A chip van gives guests something to talk about. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cover Kempe's Corner and the whole of Kent
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A quote that spells everything out
Towns and villages near Kempe's Corner
What else we do in Kempe's Corner
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
How the day works
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your party. The frying and serving are down to us. At midsummer, it’s light in Kempe's Corner until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, address and numbers.
- We check access for the van and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, park up and heat the fryers.
- We fry fresh and serve from the hatch as your guests come up.
- Afterwards, we clear up and leave you to it.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your party. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Planning help
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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