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Fish and chip van for parties in Snargate, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your party in Snargate. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Birthday parties
- Family reunions
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Planning an event in Snargate?
About our party fish and chip van in Snargate
There is no need for a venue: the van makes your home the party venue. Popular choices include cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater christenings and naming days and kids’ birthday parties.
A country party near Snargate is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. 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.
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Sunset in Snargate drops to about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- We start with a few details about your party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Make sure the van can get in
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Put allergy details in writing
Plan where the queue stands if the van is on the drive.
Somewhere to sit makes eating easier.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Hosting a chip van party in Snargate
Snargate is about 8 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Bookings in Snargate come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Snargate is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Snargate to Canterbury (21 miles away).
If the day starts at Church of St Dunstan, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
We cover parties in every part of the TN29 postcode area. That could mean a party at a home on Short Lane and Snargate Lane, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Brenzett (1 mile south-east), Ivychurch (2 miles east), Kenardington (3 miles north-west), Hamstreet (3 miles north) and Ruckinge (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (8 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Hythe (11 miles east), Hawkinge (15 miles north-east), Tenterden (7 miles north-west) and Cheriton (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.6 miles south-east) and Romney 'castle' (3.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby, you will find Red Lion pub (less than half a mile south)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Occasions we serve in Snargate
There is no kitchen to clear up afterwards, which makes the morning after much easier.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Snargate, people book us for events such as:
- Retirement celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Guests arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 1.1 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deadline for final numbers
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A spot near your guests
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Also in Snargate
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
- Cod, haddock or both
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
Send us the date, the address or TN29 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Snargate questions
Is Snargate too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Snargate close to London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London.
What do children eat?
Most children go for sausage and chips. Let us know numbers and ages.
How early do summer dates go?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Get in touch with your date.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can the van park on my drive?
Generally, if the drive is level and firm and the van can get in. Send us a photo and tell us about gates and branches.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
- 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