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Party Fish and Chip Van in Pratling Street
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Pratling Street? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Summer garden parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Party fish and chip van in Pratling Street
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Autumn and winter parties in Pratling Street get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so think about lighting by the van.
- Send us the date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check access for the van and send a quote.
- We arrive, park on the drive or agreed spot and set up.
- We fry fresh and serve from the hatch as your guests come up.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the drive tidy.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Party fish and chip van for your party in Pratling Street
The van can park on a drive, a hardstanding or a firm lawn, with the hatch facing your guests. For retirement celebrations and milestone birthdays, we’ll put together a menu of gravy, pie and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
A country party near Pratling Street 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.
What else we do in Pratling Street
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the party.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Pratling Street? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Questions from Pratling Street
Which station is closest to Pratling Street?
The closest is Aylesford station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
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.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before booking.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Buffets are simple but rarely memorable. A chip van gives guests something to talk about. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why Pratling Street hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- All the chip-shop extras
- A clear quote before you book
Hosting a chip van party in Pratling Street
Pratling Street is about 3 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Tell us where your party in Pratling Street will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cover 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
For party guests on the train, Aylesford station is about 1.4 miles away. Among the historic houses close to Pratling Street are Starkey Castle (4.3 miles north). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. Pratling Street is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We take the van to parties all over the ME20 postcode area. Streets in the area include Old Mill Lane, Pratling Street and St Michaels Close, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For parties just outside Pratling Street, we cover Forstal (1 mile south-west), Eccles (1 mile north-west), Burham (2 miles north-west), New Hythe (2 miles west) and Larkfield (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Fremlin Walk (2.4 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (1.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Pratling Street includes Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include Aylesford School (1.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Bush pub (0.6 miles west)
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ensure the van can park legally
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Arrange an alternative if needed
Let the neighbours know the van is coming.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
Occasions we serve in Pratling Street
It suits all ages, which makes it perfect for family celebrations.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family parties with children
- Engagement parties
Parks such as Tyland Barn generally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
Before you book anyone
- How allergens are handled
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- How much space the van takes up
What affects the price in Pratling Street
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your party is.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Pratling Street? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
- 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