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Fish and chip van for parties in Maypole, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your party turns food into part of your party in Maypole.
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Children’s parties
Party fish and chip van in Maypole
Party fish and chip van in Maypole, fried fresh
A chip van works for birthdays, garden parties and family celebrations. It is food every generation enjoys. We serve haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for naming days and christenings and garden parties and summer get-togethers.
A country party near Maypole is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Perfect for your party in Maypole
Hot food beats a buffet that’s been out for hours, especially as the evening cools.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Maypole:
- Garden get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversary celebrations
- Leaving parties
If the day starts at Church of the Holy Cross, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The cancellation terms
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
Each quote is put together for your party. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. In Maypole, a June party has light until about 9:15pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:00pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- Send us the date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get an access check and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, park up and heat the fryers.
- Guests come up to the hatch and we fry to order.
- We pack up when we are done and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Maypole? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Hosting a chip van party in Maypole
Maypole is about 2 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. For a party in Maypole, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Maypole. Maypole is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van.
If guests are coming by rail, Herne Bay station, about 2.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station. If you had Curtis Wood in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park. The coast is within about 3 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
This part of Kent takes in CT3. Local streets include Maypole Lane and Maypole Road; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to parties in Old Tree (1 mile east), Millbank (1 mile north), Hoath (1 mile south), Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west) and Highstead (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
Nearby you will also find St Martins Hospital (4.9 miles south-west). Within reach you will find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Maypole include Spires Academy (2.1 miles south)
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Maypole: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Maypole?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Maypole from London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do something for the children?
Most children go for sausage and chips. Tell us how many children to expect.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
When should we book for a summer party?
Summer weekends go first. Contact us with your date.
Do you cover Maypole?
We do. We serve events in Maypole and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Nearby places to Maypole
What else we do in Maypole
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Buffets are simple but rarely memorable. The van becomes part of the party. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why Maypole hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A van that becomes part of the event
- All the chip-shop extras
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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