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Fish and chip van for parties in Newenden, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for your party in Newenden? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Children’s parties
- Christenings and naming days
Planning an event in Newenden?
How our party fish and chip van works in Newenden
It feels like a treat, but stays relaxed: fish and chips from the van, eaten in the garden. Typical bookings include neighbourhood get-togethers and big birthdays, with curry sauce, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Near Newenden, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Let your neighbours know
- Count children separately
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Check the street’s parking rules
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, and serve as the party carries on.
Your own cake makes the perfect finish.
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Midsummer parties in Newenden stay bright until about 9:15pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:00pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a party in Newenden
Newenden is about 10 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. Wherever your party is in the TN18 area, we can bring the van to you. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
Within reach of Newenden are historic houses such as Great Dixter (1.7 miles south-west) and Smallhythe Place (3.8 miles north-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. Newenden is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We serve parties across the TN18 postcode area. For parties just outside Newenden, we cover Rolvenden Layne (2 miles north-east), Rolvenden (3 miles north), West Cross (3 miles north), Strood (3 miles north-east) and Small Hythe (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (15 miles north-west), Tenterden (5 miles north-east), New Romney (14 miles east), Staplehurst (11 miles north) and Stanhope (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (4.9 miles north) and The C.M Booth Collection (2.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Flatropers Wood.
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart Inn (less than half a mile west)
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Newenden?
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. A van fries on the spot. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Newenden
- A clear quote before you book
- Events in Newenden and across Kent
- Hot food handed straight over
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Places near Newenden
More for events in Newenden
Newenden questions
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Newenden close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What do you need at the house?
A suitable spot for the van, mainly. Mention power and water and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- 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