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Fish and chip van for parties in Park Wood, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Park Wood and the surrounding area.
- Garden get-togethers
- Leaving parties
- Street parties
Planning an event in Park Wood?
Party fish and chip van for your party in Park Wood
A chip van also works for street parties, with the right permissions in place. We serve pie and chips, mushy peas and gravy, and we’re often booked for milestone birthdays and street parties.
Around Park Wood, a garden and a drive is all you need. A chip van fits right in. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Sunset in Park Wood drops to about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December, so think about lighting by the van.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the 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
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning a party in Park Wood
Park Wood is about 2 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. People in Park Wood book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
After a christening at a church like St Martin's Church, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Maidstone West station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west of the centre. Park Wood is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of ME15, ME17 and ME14 and the streets around it. From Bell Road, Selby Road and Essex Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Park Wood is on the A274, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Otham (1 mile north-east), Willington (1 mile north), Boughton Monchelsea (1 mile south-west), Shepway (1 mile north) and Boughton Green (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sutton Valence Castle (2.7 miles south-east) and The Mall Maidstone (2.5 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Detling Hill.
- Local schools include Senacre Technology College (within half a mile east) and New Line Learning Academy (1.1 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Places near Park Wood
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Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Chips
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a DIY barbecue, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Why choose party fish and chip van in Park Wood?
You don’t need a venue: a drive or firm lawn is enough.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Park Wood:
- Children’s parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Naming days and christenings
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Thinking of using Mote Park? Parks usually need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Payment terms and deposit
FAQs for Park Wood
What’s the nearest station to Park Wood?
Maidstone West station, about 2.6 miles north-west of the centre.
How far is Park Wood from London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the space and the way in
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
About the food
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
- 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