Kent · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in New Hythe
Looking for a fish and chip van for your party in New Hythe? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Leaving parties
- Family reunions
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Planning an event in New Hythe?
How our party fish and chip van works in New Hythe
A chip van works for birthdays, garden parties and family celebrations. Everyone from toddlers to grandparents knows what they’re getting. Whether it’s big birthdays and garden get-togethers, we can cook haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas and more.
Near New Hythe, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the route. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
A chip van compared with other options
Ordering in for a crowd means long waits. A van fries on the spot. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- Something for guests to gather round
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cover New Hythe and the whole of Kent
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
New Hythe questions
Is New Hythe too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park in Leybourne Lakes Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Can you come to a street party?
Yes, where the council allows it. Check your council’s rules on road closures and vehicles early.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
When should we book for a summer party?
Summer weekends go first. Ask about your date.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Other occasions in New Hythe
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in New Hythe? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
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.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ensure the van can park legally
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
Put the menu up by the van.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Each quote is put together for your party. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Hosting a chip van party in New Hythe
New Hythe is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover New Hythe as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. New Hythe is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from New Hythe to London (27 miles away).
Thinking of using Leybourne Lakes Country Park? Parks usually need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. If guests are coming by rail, New Hythe station serves New Hythe directly.
Anywhere in ME20, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your party is on Sherwood Avenue, Ingram Close and Abery Drive or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover parties in Lunsford (1 mile west), Larkfield (1 mile south-west), Leybourne (1 mile south-west), Eccles (1 mile north-east) and Snodland (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Maidstone Hospital (2.8 miles south-east) and Medway megaliths (2.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Local schools include Aylesford School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Monks Head pub (0.8 miles south-west)
Who books party fish and chip van in New Hythe?
There is no kitchen to clear up afterwards, which makes the morning after much easier.
These are some of the bookings we take around New Hythe:
- Birthday parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Retirement parties
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
- How allergens are handled
- How late numbers can change
Step by step
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. At midsummer, it’s light in New Hythe until about 9:20pm, 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.
- 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’re done and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Ensure the van can get in
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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