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Fish and chip van for parties in Pested, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your party to Pested and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Naming days and christenings
- Big birthdays
- Kids’ birthday parties
Planning an event in Pested?
Party fish and chip van for your party in Pested
Guests who don’t know each other end up chatting in the queue, which is what a party is all about. Whether it is garden get-togethers and family parties with children, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
In a small place like Pested, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. Everything is fried fresh at your party, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Send us a picture of the drive
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Arrange an alternative if needed
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in, before the cake.
A gazebo by the hatch keeps the queue dry.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a party that feels special but relaxed, a chip van is hard to beat in Pested. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Bookings across Kent, including Pested
- Something for guests to gather round
- No surprises in your quote
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Pested: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Pested?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How early do summer dates go?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Get in touch with your date.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you need power or water from us?
Let us know about power and water at the house, and we will confirm what we need.
Towns and villages near Pested
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Perfect for your party in Pested
It suits all ages, so it is ideal for family parties.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Engagement parties
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Get-togethers with old friends
Guests arriving by train should know that Wye station is about 3.6 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any minimum charge
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if plans change
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
Hosting a chip van party in Pested
Pested is about 6 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. For parties in Pested, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (3.4 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. A christening at Church of St Peter followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. Pested is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the TN25 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Challock (1 mile south), Paddock (1 mile south-west), Badlesmere (2 miles north), Throwley Forstal (2 miles north-west) and Throwley (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.6 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Stag pub (0.5 miles south)
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests normally gather round the hatch once service starts. Sunset in Pested drops to about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December, so think about lighting by the van.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check where the van can park and send a price.
- We arrive, park on the drive or agreed spot and set up.
- We serve hot from the hatch while the party carries on.
- We pack up when we’re done and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
- 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