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Fish and chip van for parties in Newbury, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Party fish and chip van in Newbury.
- Milestone birthdays
- Leaving parties
- Street parties
A chip van near Newbury
Party fish and chip van in Newbury, fried fresh
We park on the drive or a firm spot near the party, with the hatch facing your guests. We’re often asked to cater christenings and naming days and anniversaries and engagement parties, serving gravy, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Near Newbury, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
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. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
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 Newbury
Everyone from toddlers to grandparents enjoys it, which makes it perfect for family celebrations.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Newbury, people book us for events such as:
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Family celebrations after a christening
If the day starts at Church of St Catherine, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- How much space the van takes up
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
The process
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests typically gather round the hatch as soon as we open. At midsummer, it’s light in Newbury 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.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van gives people a choice. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Common questions in Newbury
How far is Newbury from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Newbury?
The closest is Teynham station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does a fish and chip van for your party cost in Newbury?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Places near Newbury
What else we do in Newbury
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Service time
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Newbury, and we will check the date and send a price.
Parties in Newbury: homes, halls and local tips
Newbury is about 3 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. People in Newbury book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Newbury is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Thinking of using Cromers Wood? Parks usually need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. Guests arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Teynham station, about 2.7 miles north-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Newbury, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Parties anywhere in ME9 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. For parties just outside Newbury, we cover Kingsdown (1 mile south), Dungate (1 mile south-west), Bapchild (1 mile north), Erriottwood (1 mile south-east) and Rodmersham Green (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles east) and Faversham (5 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.4 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.1 miles south-east).
- Local schools include The Sittingbourne School (2 miles north)
- 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