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Fish and chip van for parties in Labour-in-vain, Kent
Party fish and chip van in Labour-in-vain: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Christenings and naming days
Fresh fish and chips in Labour-in-vain
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Labour-in-vain
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St George: 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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Can the van park in Trosley Country Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is there a kids’ option?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
About our party fish and chip van in Labour-in-vain
A chip van works for birthdays, garden parties and family celebrations. It is food every generation enjoys. For birthday parties and garden parties and summer get-togethers, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, gravy and mushy peas for your guests.
Near Labour-in-vain, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Everything is fried fresh at your party, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Perfect for your party in Labour-in-vain
Hot food beats a buffet that is been out for hours.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Children’s parties
- Engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Leaving parties
A christening at Church of St George followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- The van’s size and access needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- A clear list of what’s included
Nearby places to Labour-in-vain
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Hosting a chip van party in Labour-in-vain
Labour-in-vain is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Wherever your party is in the TN15 area, we can bring the van to you. Labour-in-vain is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 21 miles away.
Historic houses near Labour-in-vain include Old Soar Manor (4 miles south) and Ightham Mote (4.5 miles south). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. For party guests on the train, the nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.8 miles south. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Labour-in-vain, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We serve parties across TN15 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover parties in Wrotham (1 mile south), Fairseat (1 mile north-east), Hodsoll Street (2 miles north-east), Trottiscliffe (2 miles east) and Culverstone Green (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (8 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (5.1 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you will find The George And Dragon Public House (0.8 miles south)
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Send us a photo of the drive
- Let your neighbours know
- Make sure the van can park legally
It is worth telling the neighbours.
Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.
How the day 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 Labour-in-vain drops to about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December, so think about lighting by the van.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Buffets are simple but rarely memorable. A chip van gives guests something to talk about. 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.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A spot near your guests
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- 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