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Party Fish and Chip Van for Rolvenden events
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Rolvenden and Kent, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Milestone birthdays
- Christenings and naming days
Planning an event in Rolvenden?
Party fish and chip van in Rolvenden, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot and crisp, rather than sitting on a buffet table all afternoon. Popular choices include haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater garden parties and summer get-togethers and milestone birthdays.
A country party near Rolvenden is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Rolvenden
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
We are gathering after a service at Parish Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Can you come to a street party?
Often, yes. Start the road closure application early.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before booking.
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A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the party.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a DIY barbecue, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Rolvenden and the whole of Kent
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
What affects the price in Rolvenden
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your party is.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will check the date and send a price.
Rolvenden parties: what to know
Rolvenden is about 12 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. In and around Rolvenden, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Rolvenden is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Rolvenden to Canterbury (about 25 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Rolvenden are Smallhythe Place (3.1 miles east) and Great Dixter (4.2 miles south-west). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. Rolvenden is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the TN17 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. From High Street, Sparkeswood Avenue and Glebe Field or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include West Cross (1 mile west), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south-east), Strood (1 mile north-east), Parkgate (2 miles north) and East End (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles north-east), Bearsted (15 miles north) and Park Wood (13 miles north).
A little further out are The C.M Booth Collection (less than half a mile west) and Benenden Hospital (2.4 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include The Star Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Events we cater in Rolvenden
With a van, the host gets to enjoy the party. It’s also a bit of fun.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Birthday parties
- Family reunions
- Street parties
- Summer garden parties
If the day starts at Parish Church of St Mary, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
- How allergens are handled
- How many hours the van serves
How it works
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. For a late-May party in Rolvenden, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- We start with a few details about your party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let your neighbours know
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Make sure the van can park legally
When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
Finish with the birthday cake.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
- 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