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Party Fish and Chip Van in Pluckley Thorne
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Pluckley Thorne? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Street parties
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Birthday parties
Planning an event in Pluckley Thorne?
Common questions in Pluckley Thorne
Is Pluckley Thorne too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Will the van fit on our drive?
Often, yes, with a level drive and a clear way in. Send us a picture and tell us about gates and branches.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do you come to Pluckley Thorne?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Pluckley Thorne and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can you do something for the children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include them in your numbers.
Party fish and chip van for your party in Pluckley Thorne
There is no need for a venue: a chip van on the drive turns your home into the venue. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for family celebrations after a christening and retirement parties.
A country party near Pluckley Thorne is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Pluckley Thorne parties: what to know
Pluckley Thorne is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Parties in Pluckley Thorne are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Pluckley Thorne to Canterbury (16 miles away).
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. For party guests on the train, the nearest station is Pluckley station, about 1 mile south. Pluckley Thorne is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We serve parties across TN27. Streets in the area include Smarden Road and Lambden Road, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For parties just outside Pluckley Thorne, we cover Fir Toll (1 mile south-east), Pluckley (1 mile north-east), Chambers' Green (1 mile south), Mundy Bois (1 mile north-west) and Newland Green (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Davington (12 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Romden Castle (2.2 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Black Horse Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
Step by step
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your party. At midsummer, it’s light in Pluckley Thorne until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- A picture of the parking spot helps
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
After service, we pack up.
Put the menu up by the van.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Having the party 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.
Towns and villages near Pluckley Thorne
Other occasions in Pluckley Thorne
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
A chip van compared with other options
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. A van fries on the spot. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Quick service from the hatch
- Bookings across Kent, including Pluckley Thorne
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Pluckley Thorne
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Occasions we serve in Pluckley Thorne
With a van, the host gets to enjoy the party. It’s also a bit of fun.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Pluckley Thorne and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
Historic houses near Pluckley Thorne include Godinton House (3.9 miles east). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules.
Before booking anyone
- How allergens are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How much space the van takes up
- If the price includes VAT
- 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