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Fish and chip van for parties in Key's Green, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Key's Green and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Family reunions
- Retirement parties
- Kids’ birthday parties
Planning an event in Key's Green?
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Count children separately
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
Plan where the queue stands.
Plan cover in case of showers.
Party fish and chip van in Key's Green, fried fresh
The queue at the hatch gets people mixing, which is what a party is all about. Whether it is kids’ birthday parties and summer garden parties, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips and more.
In a small place like Key's Green, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. The van cooks right there. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- All the chip-shop extras
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Why choose party fish and chip van in Key's Green?
Everyone from toddlers to grandparents enjoys it, so it is ideal for family parties.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Key's Green, people book us for events such as:
- Engagement parties
- Leaving parties
- Children’s parties
- Summer garden parties
After a christening at a church like Chapel Of Ease Of St Luke, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Sunset in Key's Green is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, light the area around the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- 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.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your party, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Key's Green questions
Can the van park in Brenchley Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Key's Green?
The closest is Frant station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
How early do summer dates go?
Weekends from May to September are busiest, so ask early.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
What affects the price in Key's Green
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
- The length of service
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Hosting a chip van party in Key's Green
Key's Green is about 4 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Key's Green, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Key's Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Key's Green to Brighton (30 miles away).
If you had Brenchley Wood in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park. Among the historic houses close to Key's Green are Scotney Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and Wadhurst Castle (5 miles south). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Key's Green, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the TN12 postcode area. That could mean a party at a home on Cryals Road and Beech Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Key's Green, we also cover Lamberhurst Quarter (1 mile south), Petteridge (1 mile north-east), Pembury (2 miles north-west), Matfield (2 miles north-east) and Brenchley (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles west), Tonbridge (6 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north) and Foley Park (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Pembury Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Old Scotney Castle (3.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Key's Green include Bewl Water and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local pubs include The Blue Boys Inn (within half a mile west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
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 generally simpler.
- 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