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Fish and chip van for parties in Kennington, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Kennington? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Children’s parties
- Get-togethers with old friends
Book the van in Kennington
Party fish and chip van in Kennington, cooked to order
The queue at the hatch gets people mixing. Popular choices include cod and chips, curry sauce and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater birthday parties and family reunions.
For a party in Kennington, home is often the best venue. Let us know how the van reaches the house, and we’ll do the rest. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Kennington questions
Is Kennington close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London.
Could you trade in Conningbrook Lakes Country Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Is there a kids’ option?
Sausage and chips, typically. Tell us how many children to expect.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can you park at our house?
That depends on the space and the route in. Mention anything tight, and we’ll tell you honestly.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
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What happens on the day
Here’s how the day usually runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. At midsummer, it is light in Kennington until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Hosting a chip van party in Kennington
Kennington is about 2 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. For a party in Kennington, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Kennington. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Kennington to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Ashford International station, about 1.7 miles south. Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (2.3 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. Kennington is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in TN24 and TN25, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Park Road, York Road and Ball Lane, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Kennington is on the A28, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Nearby, we also serve parties in Bockhanger (1 mile south-west), Potters Corner (1 mile west), Boughton Lees (2 miles north), Godinton (2 miles south-west) and Willesborough (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north-east), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (11 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include County Square (1.4 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Kennington include Hatch Park.
- Schools near Kennington include Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.5 miles north) and Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose Inn (less than half a mile north)
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A spot near your guests
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Let your neighbours know
- Ensure the van can park legally
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your party is.
Why us?
- We cover Kennington and the whole of Kent
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A quote that spells everything out
Read our pricing or 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