Kent · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Little Chart, Kent
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your party in Little Chart. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Garden get-togethers
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Children’s parties
Planning an event in Little Chart?
Planning a party in Little Chart
Little Chart is about 5 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of Little Chart or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Little Chart is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Mary, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards. Historic houses near Little Chart include Godinton House (2.6 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Little Chart, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area, and we can serve your party anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Little Chart, we also cover Little Chart Forstal (1 mile east), Pluckley (1 mile west), Fir Toll (2 miles south-west), Pluckley Thorne (2 miles west) and Chambers' Green (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romden Castle (3.8 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include The Swan Inn And Former Stables (within half a mile north-west)
How our party fish and chip van works in Little Chart
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. Popular choices include haddock and chips, curry sauce and gravy, and we’re often booked for garden parties and summer get-togethers and retirement parties.
Country parties near Little Chart suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Little Chart?
For a relaxed celebration, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Little Chart. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Arrange an alternative if needed
It’s worth telling the neighbours, or invite them.
A few lights around the van look great.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Places near Little Chart
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What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. A summer party in Little Chart stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the 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.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- 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
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Occasions we serve in Little Chart
It works at home: a drive or a firm spot near the garden will do.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Birthday parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Get-togethers with old friends
For guests coming by train, Charing station is about 2.1 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How much space the van takes up
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Little Chart: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Little Chart from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
When should we book for a summer party?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
Can you do something for the children?
Sausage and chips, normally. Let us know numbers and ages.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van, mainly. Mention power and water and we will confirm the rest.
- 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