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Fish and chip van for parties in Poundsbridge, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Poundsbridge? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Big birthdays
- Family parties with children
Fresh fish and chips in Poundsbridge
Party fish and chip van in Poundsbridge, fried fresh
It’s a treat that feels special without being formal: paper portions of fish and chips in the garden. Whether it is anniversaries and engagement parties and naming days and christenings, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
In a small place like Poundsbridge, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Count children separately
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Send allergies to us in writing
When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van gives people a choice. 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.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Poundsbridge
What’s the nearest station to Poundsbridge?
The closest is Ashurst Kent station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Poundsbridge?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What do children eat?
Most children go for sausage and chips. Let us know numbers and ages.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
How it works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your party. Autumn and winter parties in Poundsbridge get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so think about lighting by the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Poundsbridge, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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People book a chip van for parties because nobody has to cook. It’s also a bit of fun.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Retirement parties
- Family reunions
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
Historic houses near Poundsbridge include Penshurst Place (1.6 miles north-west) and Groombridge Place (2.6 miles south). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether travel is included
- How allergens are handled
Poundsbridge parties: what to know
Poundsbridge is about 3 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Tell us where your party in Poundsbridge will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Poundsbridge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Poundsbridge to Brighton (26 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Ashurst Kent station is about 2.8 miles away. If the day starts at All Souls Chapel, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
We cover parties in every part of the TN11 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your party is on Penshurst Road and Poundsbridge Hill or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Poundsbridge we cover include Bullingstone (1 mile south-east), Speldhurst (1 mile east), Printstile (1 mile north-east), Stockland Green (1 mile east) and Langton Green (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles south-east), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles east) and Edenbridge (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Chiddingstone Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Poundsbridge include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local schools include Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (2.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The George And Dragon pub (0.9 miles east)
- 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