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Party Fish and Chip Van in Orlestone
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your party in Orlestone.
- Street parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Family parties with children
Book the van in Orlestone
Party fish and chip van in Orlestone, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as people come up, rather than sitting on a buffet table all afternoon. Whether it is anniversaries and engagement parties and birthday parties, we can cook pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
A country party near Orlestone is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
How the day works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Autumn and winter parties in Orlestone get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so think about lighting by the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Orlestone questions
Do you come out to small places like Orlestone?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Orlestone?
The closest is Ham Street station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What do you need at the house?
Tell us what’s available at the address when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Can the van park on my drive?
Usually, if the drive is level and firm and the van can get in. Send us a picture and tell us about gates and branches.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Perfect for your party in Orlestone
Fresh food beats a tired buffet, especially as the evening cools.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Children’s parties
- Family reunions
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
For guests coming by train, Ham Street station is about 0.7 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Planning a party in Orlestone
Orlestone is about 4 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Orlestone. Orlestone is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Parties anywhere in TN26 start with a parking spot for the van. Close by, we cover parties in Hamstreet (1 mile south-east), Bromley Green (1 mile north), Kenardington (2 miles south-west), Ruckinge (2 miles south-east) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (4 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Hythe (10 miles east), Hawkinge (14 miles east), Tenterden (7 miles west) and Cheriton (13 miles east).
A little further out are Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.6 miles west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby, you will find The Dukes Head pub (0.9 miles south-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Ensure the van can park legally
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Send us a photo of the drive
Have bins and napkins by the van.
Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.
Places near Orlestone
More for events in Orlestone
- 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