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Party Fish and Chip Van in Ramsgate
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your party in Ramsgate and across Kent.
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Engagement parties
- Retirement celebrations
Planning an event in Ramsgate?
Party fish and chip van in Ramsgate, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as people come up, not left out on a table for hours. We serve pie and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for children’s parties and big birthdays.
Birthdays, christenings and summer parties in Ramsgate frequently happen at home or in a local hall. The van works at both, as long as there is a spot outside. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
What affects the price in Ramsgate
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Hosting a chip van party in Ramsgate
Ramsgate is in Kent. Bookings in Ramsgate come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Ramsgate is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Ramsgate has its own station, Ramsgate station. A christening at St. Luke's Church followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. Near the coast, within about a mile, a fish and chip van feels like a trip to the seaside.
For parties in CT11, CT12 and CT10, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. From High Street, Church Road and High Street St Lawrence or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Ramsgate is on the A254 and A255, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include St Lawrence (1 mile west), Northwood (1 mile north-west), Upton (1 mile north-east), Broadstairs (2 miles north-east) and St Peter's (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (15 miles west), Margate (3 miles north), Dover (15 miles south), Deal (8 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Westwood Cross (1.6 miles north-west) and Ramsgate Museum (within half a mile south-east). The countryside around Ramsgate includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include Chatham House Grammar School (under half a mile south-east) and St George's Boys School (less than half a mile east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Derby Arms (under half a mile north)
Questions from Ramsgate
Is Ramsgate close to London?
About 66 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We are gathering after a service at St. Luke's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
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.
Will the van fit on our drive?
It depends on the drive and the access. Tell us about gates, slopes and overhead branches, and we’ll advise.
Nearby places to Ramsgate
Other occasions in Ramsgate
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Make sure the van can park legally
- A picture of the parking spot helps
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
Occasions we serve in Ramsgate
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
- Birthday parties
- Kids’ birthday parties
Among the historic houses close to Ramsgate are Quex Park (4.4 miles north-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
- The cancellation terms
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Working with your venue
Hosting 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.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
About the food
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
For a party that feels special but relaxed, a chip van is hard to beat. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Ramsgate
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No surprises in your quote
- Something for guests to gather round
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Step by step
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your party. A summer party in Ramsgate stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Ramsgate? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
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- 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