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Party Fish and Chip Van for Paddlesworth events
Party fish and chip van in Paddlesworth: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Big birthdays
Party fish and chip van in Paddlesworth
A chip van compared with other options
For a party that feels special but relaxed, a chip van is hard to beat. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Classic food your guests already know
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
About our party fish and chip van in Paddlesworth
There’s no need for a venue: a chip van on the drive turns your home into the venue. For street parties and garden parties and summer get-togethers, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, gravy and mushy peas for your guests.
Country parties near Paddlesworth suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Everything is fried fresh at your party, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- A photo of the parking spot helps
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Count children separately
Have bins and napkins by the van.
Your own cake makes the perfect finish.
How it works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your party. We handle the cooking and serving. Sunset in Paddlesworth 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
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Occasions we serve in Paddlesworth
It feels like a treat, and people talk about it afterwards.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Paddlesworth:
- Big birthdays
- Children’s parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
Within reach of Paddlesworth are historic houses such as Starkey Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Cobham College (4 miles north). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
Also near Paddlesworth
What else we do in Paddlesworth
FAQs for Paddlesworth
What’s the nearest station to Paddlesworth?
Snodland station, about 1.4 miles east of the centre.
Is Paddlesworth too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van come to Paddlesworth?
We do. Paddlesworth is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
Is grass a problem?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can the van park on my drive?
Often, yes, with a level drive and a clear way in. Send a picture of the drive and the way in.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A short walk from the party
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Paddlesworth
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Party venues around Paddlesworth
Paddlesworth is about 4 miles north of Kings Hill, in Kent. For a party in Paddlesworth, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Paddlesworth. We take the van to 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 25 miles away.
If the day starts at St Benedict's Church, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Snodland station, roughly 1.4 miles east of the centre.
Here we cover the ME6 postcode area. For parties just outside Paddlesworth, we cover Snodland (1 mile east), Birling (1 mile south), Upper Halling (1 mile north), Holborough (1 mile east) and Lunsford (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Maidstone Hospital (5 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near Paddlesworth include The Holmesdale School (1.1 miles south-east)
- 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