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Party Fish and Chip Van for Longfield events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Longfield and the surrounding area.
- Birthday parties
- Engagement parties
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
Party fish and chip van for Longfield events
Longfield parties: what to know
Longfield is about 3 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Tell us where your party in Longfield will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Longfield is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Longfield to London (about 19 miles away).
If the day starts at Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. If you had Rectory Meadow in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Longfield, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in DA3, we can fry fresh for your guests. Local streets include Station Road, Main Road and Ightham Close; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Longfield, we also cover Hartley (1 mile south), New Barn (1 mile east), Longfield Hill (1 mile south-east), New Ash Green (2 miles south) and Nash Street (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-east).
A little further out are Darent Valley Hospital (3.3 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (3.4 miles north). Within reach you will find Sawyers Lake.
- Local schools include Hartley Primary Academy (1 mile south)
- Local pubs include Railway Tavern (within half a mile west)
Party fish and chip van in Longfield, fried fresh
For children, there is sausage and chips, so nobody needs a separate meal. Typical bookings include anniversary celebrations and garden get-togethers, serving pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
In a small place like Longfield, 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. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Who books party fish and chip van in Longfield?
People book a chip van for parties because nobody has to cook. And it’s fun.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Milestone birthdays
- Children’s parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Anniversary celebrations
Guests arriving by train should know that Longfield station serves Longfield directly.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the price includes, item by item
- The van’s size and access needs
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What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your party. A summer party in Longfield stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long 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.
- 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
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
For a party that feels special but relaxed, a chip van is hard to beat in Longfield. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- No surprises in your quote
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Longfield questions
We are gathering after a service at Church of Saint Mary Magdalene: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come out to small places like Longfield?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you come to Longfield?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Longfield is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, use our quote form.
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.
Can you park at our house?
That depends on the space and the route in. Tell us about gates, slopes and overhead branches, and we will advise.
How early do summer dates go?
Summer weekends go first. Get in touch with your date.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you do something for the children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your party.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Count children separately
- Confirm allergies by email
- Flag any coeliac guests
It is worth telling the neighbours.
Finish with the birthday cake.
- 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