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Party Fish and Chip Van for Smarden Bell events
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Smarden Bell and Kent, frying fresh at your venue.
- Leaving parties
- Big birthdays
- Kids’ birthday parties
Book the van in Smarden Bell
About our party fish and chip van in Smarden Bell
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a chip van too, once the council has agreed the road closure. We are often asked to cater anniversary celebrations and garden get-togethers, with mushy peas, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
A country party near Smarden Bell is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Party venues around Smarden Bell
Smarden Bell is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. People in Smarden Bell 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 cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Michael, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards. Smarden Bell is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Kent takes in TN27, so your party can be anywhere in it. Whether your party is on Bell Lane and Headcorn Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve parties in Swift's Green (1 mile north), Smarden (1 mile south-east), Biddenden Green (1 mile east), Monk's Hill (1 mile south) and Lashenden (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romden Castle (1.8 miles south-east) and Kent Firefighting Museum (2.8 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Inn (within half a mile south)
Questions from Smarden Bell
Do you come out to small places like Smarden Bell?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Smarden Bell?
Headcorn station, about 2 miles west of the centre.
Do you do street parties?
Yes, once the council has agreed the closure. Tell the council about the van.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How much does a fish and chip van for your party cost in Smarden Bell?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your party and we will send a quote.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Towns and villages near Smarden Bell
What else we do in Smarden Bell
Why choose party fish and chip van in Smarden Bell?
It feels like a treat.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Smarden Bell, people book us for occasions like:
- Family reunions
- Retirement celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
- Christenings and naming days
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Headcorn station, about 2 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if plans change
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Where the van can park in Smarden Bell
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
A chip van compared with other options
For a party that feels special but relaxed, a chip van is hard to beat in Smarden Bell. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Bookings across Kent, including Smarden Bell
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Smarden Bell, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Step by step
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. Autumn and winter parties in Smarden Bell get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so think about lighting by the van.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get an access check and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, park up and heat the fryers.
- Guests come up to the hatch and we fry to order.
- Afterwards, we clear up and leave you to it.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Make sure the van can get in
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your party, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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