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Fish and chip van for parties in Ratling, Kent
Party fish and chip van in Ratling: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Naming days and christenings
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
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Party fish and chip van in Ratling, fried fresh
Sausage and chips covers the children and anyone who doesn’t want fish, so nobody needs a separate meal. For retirement parties and reunions and family get-togethers, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, gravy and cod and chips.
In a small place like Ratling, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Tell us how many children are coming
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in.
Plan cover in case of showers.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Ratling
Do you come 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.
Do you come out to small places like Ratling?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Will the van fit on our drive?
That depends on the space and the route in. Mention anything tight, and we will tell you honestly.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you do street parties?
Yes, where the council allows it. Start the road closure application early.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Places near Ratling
What else we do in Ratling
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A short walk from the party
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van gives people a choice. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- Bookings across Kent, including Ratling
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Hot food handed straight over
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Party venues around Ratling
Ratling is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Around Ratling, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Ratling to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
A christening at St Peter followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Adisham station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Ratling, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area. We also bring the van to parties in Nonington (1 mile south-east), Snowdown (1 mile south), Goodnestone (1 mile north-east), Chillenden (2 miles east) and Woolage Village (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
The process
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Autumn and winter parties in Ratling get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so think about lighting by the van.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Ratling? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Ratling
These are the factors that matter most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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 typically the easier option.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
- 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