Kent · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in Otham
Bring the chip shop to your party in Otham. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Family parties with children
- Garden get-togethers
- Big birthdays
Planning an event in Otham?
About our party fish and chip van in Otham
We park on the drive or a firm spot near the party, with the serving hatch towards the garden. Whether it is family reunions and children’s parties, we can cook cod and chips, gravy and sausage and chips and more.
In a place like Otham, a party at home is generally the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the lane, and we’ll bring everything else. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
How it works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Sunset in Otham drops to about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December, so think about lighting by the van.
- First, tell us about your party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your party, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Common questions in Otham
Could you trade in Mote Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
We are gathering after a service at St Nicholas's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How early do summer dates go?
Weekends from May to September are busiest, so it pays to ask early.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Towns and villages near Otham
Other occasions in Otham
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Party venues around Otham
Otham is about 2 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van for your party to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Otham and nearby villages. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Otham to Canterbury (22 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (0.6 miles north-east) and Leeds Castle (2.7 miles east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. Parks such as Mote Park usually need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Otham, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We take the van to parties all over ME15 and ME17 and the streets around it. Your party could be at a house on Church Road, Spartall Drive and Ellis Field or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve parties in Willington (1 mile north-west), Park Wood (1 mile south-west), Langley (1 mile south-east), Shepway (1 mile north-west) and Caring (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Kent Fire Brigade Museum (2.4 miles west) and KIMS hospital (2.8 miles north). Within reach you will find Detling Hill.
- Schools near Otham include Senacre Wood Primary School (under half a mile north-west) and New Line Learning Academy (1.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Horse pub (within half a mile east)
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van gives people a choice. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What you get with us
- We cover Otham and the whole of Kent
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Make sure the van can park legally
- Confirm allergies by email
We park on the agreed spot and set up, then serve as guests come up.
Somewhere to sit makes eating easier.
Occasions we serve in Otham
Fresh food beats a tired buffet, especially as the evening cools.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Family parties with children
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Leaving parties
If the day starts at St Nicholas's Church, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
Before you book anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether there is a minimum
- The deadline for final numbers
- 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