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Fish and chip van for parties in Parkgate, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Parkgate and across Kent.
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big birthdays
Party fish and chip van for Parkgate events
About our party fish and chip van in Parkgate
Birthdays, garden parties, anniversaries and christenings all suit a fish and chip van. It is food every generation enjoys. For retirement celebrations and naming days and christenings, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, curry sauce and pie and chips.
Near Parkgate, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
FAQs for Parkgate
Do you come out to small places like Parkgate?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park in Wattle Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you come to a street party?
Yes, once the council has agreed the closure. Tell the council about the van.
Do you need power or water from us?
Let us know about power and water at the house, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Is there a kids’ option?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Ensure the van can park legally
- Tell us how many children are coming
Plan where the queue stands.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
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:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Perfect for your party in Parkgate
Fresh food beats a tired buffet.
Whatever the occasion in Parkgate, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Retirement celebrations
- Family parties with children
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Naming days and christenings
If you had Wattle Wood in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deposit and payment dates
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Nearby places to Parkgate
Other occasions in Parkgate
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your party is.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning a party in Parkgate
Parkgate is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. For parties in Parkgate, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Parkgate. Parkgate is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Parkgate are Smallhythe Place (3.7 miles south-east). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. Parkgate is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of TN30 and the streets around it. From Cranbrook Road, Millpond Lane and Tenterden Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Clapper Hill (1 mile north-west), East End (1 mile west), Strood (2 miles south), Fosten Green (2 miles north-west) and London Beach (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Bearsted (13 miles north) and Park Wood (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Mervyn Quinlan Museum (1.5 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (1.5 miles west).
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Buffets are simple but rarely memorable. A chip van gives guests something to talk about. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Parkgate? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
How the day works
The first sign we have arrived is normally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Sunset in Parkgate drops to about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your party, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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