Kent · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in Ram Lane
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Ram Lane and Kent, frying fresh at your venue.
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday parties
Party fish and chip van in Ram Lane
Party fish and chip van in Ram Lane, fried fresh
You do not need to hire a hall: the van makes your home the party venue. Whether it is street parties and family parties with children, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas and more.
A country party near Ram Lane is perfect for fish and chips: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Ram Lane questions
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Ram Lane close to London?
About 45 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you come to a street party?
Yes, with the council’s permission for the road closure. Mention the van in your application.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Where the van can park in Ram Lane
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A spot near your guests
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. In Ram Lane, a June party has light until about 9:15pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:00pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- It starts with your date, address and numbers.
- You get an access check and a clear price.
- On the day, we park up and get the fryers going.
- We fry fresh and serve from the hatch as your guests come up.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the drive tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Make sure the van can get in
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Send us a picture of the drive
- Put allergy details in writing
Let the neighbours know the van is coming, or invite them.
A gazebo by the hatch keeps the queue dry.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning a party in Ram Lane
Ram Lane is about 4 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your party in Ram Lane will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Ram Lane is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Ram Lane to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (2.1 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. Ram Lane is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Parties anywhere in TN26 and TN25 start with a parking spot for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Tutt Hill (1 mile south-east), Westwell Leacon (1 mile north-west), Hothfield (1 mile south), Westwell (1 mile east) and Potters Corner (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (4 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include County Square (3.6 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (5.4 miles south-east).
Also near Ram Lane
Other occasions in Ram Lane
Why choose party fish and chip van in Ram Lane?
Hot food beats a buffet that is been out for hours, especially as the evening cools.
In Ram Lane and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Street parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Leaving parties
If guests are coming by rail, Charing station, about 1.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How allergens are handled
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether travel is included
- 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