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Party Fish and Chip Van in Scragged Oak
Party fish and chip van in Scragged Oak: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Naming days and christenings
- Engagement parties
- Retirement celebrations
A chip van near Scragged Oak
Party fish and chip van in Scragged Oak, cooked to order
A chip van also works for street parties, once the council has agreed the road closure. We are frequently asked to cater family reunions and kids’ birthday parties, serving pie and chips, sausage and chips and gravy.
A country party near Scragged Oak is perfect for fish and chips: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
Scragged Oak: your questions answered
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 Scragged Oak too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
How early do summer dates go?
Summer Saturdays book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you come to Scragged Oak?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Scragged Oak is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van gives people a choice. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. A summer party in Scragged Oak stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your party. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Planning help
Also near Scragged Oak
Also in Scragged Oak
Scragged Oak parties: what to know
Scragged Oak is about 3 miles south-east of Chatham, in Kent. Bookings in Scragged Oak come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Scragged Oak to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
If the day starts at Church of St Peter, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. Within reach of Scragged Oak are historic houses such as Stoneacre (4.8 miles south). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. Scragged Oak is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the ME14 postcode area, and we can serve your party anywhere in it. For parties just outside Scragged Oak, we cover Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east), Kemsley Street (1 mile north), Bredhurst (1 mile north-west), Dunn Street (1 mile north-west) and Lidsing (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (5 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (6 miles east), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Faversham (13 miles east), Northfleet (13 miles north-west) and Minster (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Allington Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Scragged Oak include Detling Hill and Burham Down.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
For event organisers in Scragged Oak
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Mention the van to neighbours
We park on the agreed spot and set up, then serve as guests come up.
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