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Fish and chip van for parties in Ridley, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your party makes the food a highlight of your party in Ridley.
- Milestone birthdays
- Family reunions
- Street parties
Party fish and chip van for Ridley events
Where the van can park in Ridley
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Ridley
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Party fish and chip van in Ridley, cooked to order
For children, there’s sausage and chips, so nobody needs a separate meal. Typical bookings include family parties with children and neighbourhood get-togethers, with sausage and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
Near Ridley, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
For event organisers in Ridley
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ridley? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
What affects the price in Ridley
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Also near Ridley
Also in Ridley
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Parties in Ridley: homes, halls and local tips
Ridley is about 6 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of Ridley or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Ridley is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 21 miles away.
A christening at Church of Saint Peter followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. For party guests on the train, Meopham station, about 2.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Ridley is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of TN15 and the streets around it. Other places close to Ridley we cover include New Street (1 mile east), Hodsoll Street (1 mile south), South Street (1 mile east), New Ash Green (1 mile north-west) and Culverstone Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (4.4 miles south) and Coldrum Long Barrow (3.1 miles south-east).
The process
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. A summer party in Ridley stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, 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.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, the host isn’t stuck cooking all afternoon. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Something for guests to gather round
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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 usually the easier option.
FAQs for Ridley
What’s the nearest station to Ridley?
The closest is Meopham station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Is Ridley too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Confirm allergies by email
- Mention the van to neighbours
When everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave the drive tidy.
A gazebo by the hatch keeps the queue dry.
- 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