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Party Fish and Chip Van in Smarden
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Party fish and chip van in Smarden.
- Summer garden parties
- Street parties
- Birthday parties
Party fish and chip van for Smarden events
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Party fish and chip van in Smarden, cooked to order
Birthdays, garden parties, anniversaries and christenings all suit a fish and chip van. It is food every generation enjoys. We’re frequently asked to cater neighbourhood get-togethers and anniversary celebrations, serving curry sauce, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Country parties near Smarden suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
What affects the price in Smarden
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your party is.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Smarden
Is Smarden too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can the van park on my drive?
It depends on the drive and the access. Tell us about gates, slopes and overhead branches, and we will advise.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
When should we book for a summer party?
Summer Saturdays book up first, so ask early.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Have a back-up for special diets
- A picture of the parking spot helps
Have bins and napkins by the van.
Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.
Planning a party in Smarden
Smarden is about 8 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. People in Smarden book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Pluckley station, about 2.6 miles east, is the nearest station. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Smarden, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We serve parties across TN27. From The Street, The Acorns and Water Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. For parties just outside Smarden, we cover Biddenden Green (1 mile north-east), Smarden Bell (1 mile north-west), Monk's Hill (1 mile south-west), Swift's Green (1 mile north-west) and Standen (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Romden Castle (1 mile east) and Benenden Hospital (5.3 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Chequers Inn (within half a mile south)
Step by step
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Autumn and winter parties in Smarden get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so think about lighting by the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
Buffets are simple but rarely memorable. The van becomes part of the party. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Hot food handed straight over
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Perfect for your party in Smarden
It feels like a treat, and people talk about it afterwards.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Street parties
- Big birthdays
- Family parties with children
- Retirement parties
After a christening at a church like Church of St Michael, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- 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