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Party Fish and Chip Van in Smeeth
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Smeeth and the surrounding area.
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Retirement parties
- Kids’ birthday parties
Planning an event in Smeeth?
Party fish and chip van in Smeeth, fried fresh
Sausage and chips covers the children and anyone who doesn’t want fish, so nobody needs a separate meal. We serve mushy peas, curry sauce and pie and chips, and we are frequently booked for children’s parties and anniversary celebrations.
Near Smeeth, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the route. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Common questions in Smeeth
We are gathering after a service at 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. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Smeeth?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you come to Smeeth?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Smeeth. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. For a late-May party in Smeeth, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A spot near your guests
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your party, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, the host is not stuck cooking all afternoon. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Events in Smeeth and across Kent
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen needed
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Hosting a chip van party in Smeeth
Smeeth is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your party is in the TN25 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Smeeth to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Within reach of Smeeth are historic houses such as Westenhanger Castle (3.4 miles south-east). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards. Smeeth is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Kent takes in TN25, so your party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Church Road, Caroland Close and Woolpack Hill, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For parties just outside Smeeth, we cover Ridgeway (1 mile west), Brabourne Lees (1 mile north-east), Lilyvale (1 mile south-east), Bircholt Forstal (1 mile north-east) and Stone Hill (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north) and Hythe (6 miles south-east).
A little further out are Lympne Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (2.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Show us where the van would go
- Tell us how many children are coming
After service, we pack up.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
Who books party fish and chip van in Smeeth?
It feels like a treat, and people talk about it afterwards.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Street parties
- Naming days and christenings
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Westenhanger station, roughly 3.6 miles south-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether there’s a minimum
- 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