Kent · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Larkfield, Kent
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your party in Larkfield. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Fresh fish and chips in Larkfield
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
About our party fish and chip van in Larkfield
With a chip van, the host gets to enjoy the party too. The van parks, the fryers go on and the food goes out hot. We’re often asked to cater get-togethers with old friends and anniversary celebrations, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce.
In a small place like Larkfield, 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 menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Party venues around Larkfield
Larkfield is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Across the ME20 area, we can bring the van to you. Larkfield is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 27 miles away.
A green space like Leybourne Lakes Country Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s. Within reach of Larkfield are historic houses such as Starkey Castle (4.3 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler.
We serve parties across ME20 and ME19. Streets in the area include Martin Square, London Road and New Hythe Lane, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Lunsford (1 mile north), Leybourne (1 mile west), New Hythe (1 mile north-east), Birling (2 miles north-west) and Snodland (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Fremlin Walk (3.9 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (0.9 miles west). Open spaces near Larkfield include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near Larkfield include The Malling School (0.9 miles south-west) and The Malling School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Monks Head pub (less than half a mile south-east)
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
What else we do in Larkfield
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your party. At midsummer, it’s light in Larkfield until about 9:20pm, 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.
- Send us the date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check where the van can park and send a price.
- On the day, we park up and get the fryers going.
- 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
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
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Larkfield: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Larkfield?
The closest is New Hythe station, roughly 1 mile away.
Is Larkfield close to London?
About 27 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your party and we’ll send a quote.
Events we cater in Larkfield
People book a chip van for parties because nobody has to cook. It’s also a bit of fun.
Whatever the occasion in Larkfield, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Retirement parties
- Children’s parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is New Hythe station, roughly 1 mile north-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The van’s size and access needs
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Send us a photo of the drive
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Tell us how many children are coming
After service, we pack up and leave the drive tidy.
Your own cake makes the perfect finish.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the party.
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
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.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
Send us the date, the address or ME20 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
- 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