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Fish and chip van for parties in Kit's Coty, Kent
Party fish and chip van in Kit's Coty: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Retirement celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Big birthdays
A chip van near Kit's Coty
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Let your neighbours know
With children, food about an hour in works well.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
How our party fish and chip van works in Kit's Coty
A chip van works for birthdays, garden parties and family celebrations. Everyone from toddlers to grandparents knows what they’re getting. We’re often asked to cater anniversary celebrations and children’s parties, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
In a small place like Kit's Coty, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your party, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Perfect for your party in Kit's Coty
It feels like a treat, and people talk about it afterwards.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Kit's Coty:
- Engagement parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
Nearby historic houses include Starkey Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Restoration House (4.4 miles north). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
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About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
FAQs for Kit's Coty
Which station is closest to Kit's Coty?
Aylesford station, about 2.3 miles south-west of the centre.
How far is Kit's Coty from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you come to Kit's Coty?
We do. We serve events in Kit's Coty and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you park at our house?
Often, yes, with a level drive and a clear way in. Send us a picture and tell us about gates and branches.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Send us the date, the address or ME20 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Parties in Kit's Coty: homes, halls and local tips
Kit's Coty is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. Parties in Kit's Coty are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Kit's Coty is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Kit's Coty to Canterbury (about 25 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Aylesford station, roughly 2.3 miles south-west of the centre. A green space like Westfield Wood is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Kit's Coty, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Kent takes in ME20, so your party can be anywhere in it. Whether your party is on Queenswood Road, Russell Road and Beresford Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve parties in Blue Bell Hill (1 mile north), Walderslade (1 mile north-east), Lordswood (2 miles north-east), Boxley (2 miles south-east) and Lidsing (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles south), Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Gravesend (9 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are Allington Castle (2.1 miles south) and KIMS hospital (3.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Kit's Coty include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Local schools include Greenacre Academy (2.1 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Lower Bell pub (within half a mile south)
A chip van compared with other options
A venue plus caterer can be expensive. With a van, home becomes the venue. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
See our prices page or the cost guide.
The process
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. At midsummer, it’s light in Kit's Coty until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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