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Party Fish and Chip Van for Painters Ash events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your party makes the food a highlight of your party in Painters Ash.
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Big birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
A chip van near Painters Ash
Party fish and chip van for your party in Painters Ash
Everything is cooked as people come up, not left out on a table for hours. For engagement parties and christenings and naming days, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, gravy and cod and chips and more.
Parties around Painters Ash are often relaxed garden affairs. A chip van fits right in. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
What affects the price in Painters Ash
These are the factors that matter most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the space and the way in
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. In Painters Ash, a June party has light until about 9:20pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:00pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you are eating late.
- We start with a few details about your party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Let us know the serving time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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For event organisers in Painters Ash
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A spot near your guests
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Painters Ash
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Buffets are simple but rarely memorable. The van becomes part of the party. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- Quick service from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Party venues around Painters Ash
Painters Ash is about 1 mile south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Painters Ash is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Painters Ash is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Painters Ash to London (19 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Cobham College (3.6 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. If the day starts at Church of All Saints, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
Here we cover the DA11 and DA13 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Hog Lane, Hall Road and Hunt Road; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Painters Ash sits on or near the A2, so getting the van to your party is simple. Nearby, we also serve parties in Springhead (1 mile north-west), Northfleet Green (1 mile south), Northfleet (1 mile north-east), Southfleet (1 mile south-west) and Betsham (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Swanley (7 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Stone Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Gravesham Museum (1.8 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Sawyers Lake and Chafford Gorges Nature Park.
- Local schools include Northfleet School for Girls (within half a mile north-east) and Saint George's Church of England School (1 mile east)
- Local pubs include Battle of Britain pub (0.6 miles east)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Common questions in Painters Ash
What’s the nearest station to Painters Ash?
The closest is Ebbsfleet International station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
We are gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: 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. Send us the address.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
When should we book for a summer party?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
Events we cater in Painters Ash
Fresh food beats a tired buffet, especially as the evening cools.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Family reunions
- Street parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Family celebrations after a christening
A green space like Castle Hill Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, usually the council’s.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Show us where the van would go
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Let your neighbours know
- Count children separately
After service, we pack up and leave the drive tidy.
Plan cover in case of showers.
- 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