Kent · England
Fish and chip van for parties in New Romney, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your party in New Romney. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Birthday parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
Party fish and chip van in New Romney
How our party fish and chip van works in New Romney
Guests who do not know each other end up chatting in the queue. For family parties with children and christenings and naming days, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, gravy and sausage and chips for your guests.
In a place like New Romney, a party at home is generally the easiest option. Let us know how the van reaches the house, and we’ll bring everything else. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Planning a party in New Romney
New Romney is about 8 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Bookings in New Romney come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. New Romney is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Nicholas, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
Here we cover the TN28 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Whether your party is on High Street, Church Road and Station Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. You will find New Romney on the A259 and B2071, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to New Romney we cover include Littlestone-on-Sea (1 mile east), Greatstone-on-Sea (1 mile south-east), St Mary in the Marsh (2 miles north), St Mary's Bay (2 miles north-east) and Old Romney (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (11 miles north), Folkestone (12 miles north-east), Hythe (8 miles north-east), Hawkinge (13 miles north-east), Tenterden (12 miles north-west) and Cheriton (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lydd Town Museum (3 miles south-west) and Romney 'castle' (2.1 miles west). Within reach you will find Burnthouse Pen and Dungeness National.
- Local schools include The Marsh Academy (within half a mile east) and The Marsh Academy (less than half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Hotel (under half a mile north)
Where the van can park in New Romney
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A spot near your guests
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
What affects the price in New Romney
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. A summer party in New Romney stays light until about 9:15pm 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.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your party. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Planning help
Places near New Romney
Other occasions in New Romney
FAQs for New Romney
Could you trade in Romney Warren Country Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How far is New Romney from London?
About 57 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Perfect for your party in New Romney
It suits all ages, so it is ideal for family parties.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in New Romney and Kent:
- Big birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Family celebrations after a christening
A green space like Romney Warren Country Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s.
Comparing caterers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit and payment dates
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Let your neighbours know
- Give us separate numbers for children
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
- 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