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Fish and chip van for parties in Seaton, Kent
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your party in Seaton. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Family reunions
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Children’s parties
Party fish and chip van in Seaton
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
About our party fish and chip van in Seaton
Guests who don’t know each other end up chatting in the queue. Whether it is christenings and naming days and retirement celebrations, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, cod and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
Near Seaton, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your party, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. The van cooks right there. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Seaton and across Kent
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Nearby places to Seaton
What else we do in Seaton
Common questions in Seaton
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Andrew?
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 far is Seaton from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Do we need to provide anything?
Mostly just a good parking spot. Tell us what’s available and we’ll take it from there.
Do you cover Seaton?
We do. Seaton is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your party is.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Send us the date, the address or CT3 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Send us a picture of the drive
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Confirm allergies by email
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, and serve as the party carries on.
Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.
Who books party fish and chip van in Seaton?
It works at home: a drive or a firm spot near the garden will do.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Family parties with children
- Garden get-togethers
- Street parties
- Retirement celebrations
Historic houses near Seaton include Goodnestone Park (3.2 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How allergens are handled
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In Seaton, a June party has light until about 9:15pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:00pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
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, use our quote form.
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Parties in Seaton: homes, halls and local tips
Seaton is about 5 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. People in Seaton book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
If guests are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 2.8 miles south-west of the centre. If the day starts at Church of St Andrew, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
For parties in CT3, we just need to know where the van can park. If your venue is just outside Seaton, we also cover Wickhambreaux (1 mile west), Ickham (1 mile south-west), Bramling (1 mile south), Littlebourne (1 mile south-west) and Bekesbourne (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (5 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (3.6 miles west).
- Nearby, you will find The Rose Inn (less than half a mile west)
- 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