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Fish and chip van for parties in Platt's Heath, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your party to Platt's Heath and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Milestone birthdays
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Party fish and chip van in Platt's Heath, cooked to order
For children, there’s sausage and chips, so nobody needs a separate meal. Typical bookings include retirement celebrations and big birthdays, with curry sauce, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
A country party near Platt's Heath is perfect for fish and chips: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. The van cooks right there. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Classic food your guests already know
- No surprises in your quote
- Something for guests to gather round
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Where the van can park in Platt's Heath
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Party venues around Platt's Heath
Platt's Heath is about 7 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. For a party in Platt's Heath, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
For party guests on the train, Lenham station, about 1.2 miles north-east, is the nearest station. After a christening at a church like Church of St Nicholas, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. Platt's Heath is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We serve parties across the ME17 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your party is on School Lane, Headcorn Road and Green Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Liverton Street (1 mile south-west), Sandway (1 mile north-east), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile south-east), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile west) and Grafty Green (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include The Dog Collar Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1.8 miles south).
- Local schools include The Lenham School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Wishful Thinker pub (0.8 miles east)
Perfect for your party in Platt's Heath
Hot food beats a buffet that’s been out for hours.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Big birthdays
- Street parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Leaving parties
Parks such as Kiln Wood normally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether there is a minimum
- How late numbers can change
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if plans change
FAQs for Platt's Heath
Is Platt's Heath close to London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van park in Kiln Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How much does a fish and chip van for your party cost in Platt's Heath?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
When should we book for a summer party?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Contact us with your date.
What affects the price in Platt's Heath
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
The process
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. At midsummer, it is light in Platt's Heath until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, tell us about your party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ensure the van can park legally
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Show us where the van would go
- Tell us how many children are coming
Keep the queue away from the road.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
- 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