Kent · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Northwood, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your party in Northwood.
- Family reunions
- Summer garden parties
- Leaving parties
Book the van in Northwood
Party fish and chip van in Northwood, cooked to order
A chip van also works for street parties, once the council has agreed the road closure. Popular choices include sausage and chips, pie and chips and gravy, and we are often booked for children’s parties and leaving parties.
Around Northwood, a garden and a drive is all you need. A chip van fits right in. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
Planning a party in Northwood
Northwood is about 1 mile north-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. People in Northwood book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Northwood is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Northwood to Canterbury (15 miles away).
If the day starts at St Mark's Church, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. Within reach of Northwood are historic houses such as Quex Park (3.6 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. The coast is within about 2 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
Here we cover the CT12, CT10 and CT11 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. That could mean a party at a home on Gwyn Road, Coxes Lane and Roman Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Northwood sits on or near the A254 and A256, which makes travel to your party easy. Close by, we cover parties in Ramsgate (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile east), St Lawrence (1 mile south), St Peter's (1 mile north-east) and Broadstairs (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (15 miles west), Dover (15 miles south), Deal (9 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (10 miles south) and Wincheap (15 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Westwood Cross (0.5 miles north-west) and Ramsgate Museum (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Northwood includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local schools include The Royal Harbour Academy (0.5 miles south-east) and The Charles Dickens School (1 mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Derby Arms (0.8 miles south-east)
Towns and villages near Northwood
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For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Northwood
Which station is closest to Northwood?
Ramsgate station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre.
Can you serve near the sea around Northwood?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you cover Northwood?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Northwood. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
After service, we pack up.
A gazebo by the hatch keeps the queue dry.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, the host isn’t stuck cooking all afternoon. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book our van in Northwood
- Something for guests to gather round
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Read how we price or the cost guide.
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party in Northwood. At midsummer, it is light in Northwood until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long 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 afterwards and leave the drive tidy.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Northwood
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- 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