Kent · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Maidstone, Kent
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Party fish and chip van in Maidstone.
- Birthday parties
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Naming days and christenings
Party fish and chip van for Maidstone events
Questions from Maidstone
What’s the nearest station to Maidstone?
The closest is Maidstone West station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Is Maidstone close to London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is there a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Party fish and chip van in Maidstone, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as people come up, rather than sitting on a buffet table all afternoon. Typical bookings include reunions and family get-togethers and street parties and neighbourhood events, serving cod and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
There are plenty of party venues in Maidstone, but home is frequently the best venue. Tell us about access and parking. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. At midsummer, it is light in Maidstone until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know the serving time
- Clear the route for the van
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. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose party fish and chip van in Maidstone?
You don’t need a venue: a drive or firm lawn is enough.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Maidstone, people book us for occasions like:
- Retirement celebrations
- Family reunions
- Engagement parties
- Street parties
If the day starts at St Philip's Church, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
What to look for in a quote
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if plans change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Also near Maidstone
What else we do in Maidstone
Parties in Maidstone: homes, halls and local tips
Maidstone is about 31 miles south-east of London, in Kent. From the centre of Maidstone to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Maidstone is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Maidstone to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Maidstone West station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. If you had River Len LNR in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park. Maidstone is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in ME15, ME16, ME14 and ME17, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your party is on Square Hill Road, Arundel Square and Square Hill or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Maidstone sits on or near the A20 and A26, so getting the van to your party is simple. Nearby, we also serve parties in Tovil (1 mile west), Foley Park (1 mile north), Shepway (1 mile south-east), Penenden Heath (1 mile north) and Weavering (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west). Maidstone is among the bigger towns we cover in Kent, with plenty of venues for parties.
Well-known places in the area include Maidstone Carriage Museum (within half a mile north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (1.8 miles west). Open spaces near Maidstone include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include Maidstone Grammar School (under half a mile south-east) and St Augustine Academy (1.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include Paper Makers Arms (within half a mile north)
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a DIY barbecue, the host isn’t stuck cooking all afternoon. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Bookings across Kent, including Maidstone
- No surprises in your quote
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- A photo of the parking spot helps
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Confirm allergies by email
We park on the agreed spot and set up, then serve as guests come up.
Put the menu up by the van.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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