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Party Fish and Chip Van for Pootings events
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Pootings and Kent, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Family parties with children
Party fish and chip van in Pootings
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. At midsummer, it is light in Pootings until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your party, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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How our party fish and chip van works in Pootings
Birthdays, garden parties, anniversaries and christenings all suit a fish and chip van. It’s food every generation enjoys. For garden get-togethers and retirement celebrations, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Near Pootings, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your party, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, the host is not stuck cooking all afternoon. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why Pootings hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Classic food your guests already know
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning a party in Pootings
Pootings is about 6 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Pootings. Pootings is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 20 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Chartwell (1.4 miles north) and Quebec House (3 miles north). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. If guests are coming by rail, Edenbridge station, about 1.4 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Parties anywhere in TN8 start with a parking spot for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Four Elms (1 mile south-east), Crockham Hill (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (1 mile north-east), Mowshurst (1 mile south) and Marlpit Hill (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Sevenoaks (6 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (9 miles east), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Tandridge Priory (3.1 miles north-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
Where the van can park in Pootings
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Confirm allergies by email
Keep the queue away from the road.
Plan cover in case of showers.
Common questions in Pootings
Is Pootings close to London?
Roughly 20 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Pootings?
Edenbridge station, about 1.4 miles south-west of the centre.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Do you need power or water from us?
A suitable spot for the van, mainly. Mention power and water and we will confirm the rest.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
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Perfect for your party in Pootings
Hot food beats a buffet that is been out for hours.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Family parties with children
- Christenings and naming days
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Retirement parties
A christening at Congregational Church followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- How allergens are handled
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- 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