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Fish and chip van for parties in South Street, Kent
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your party in South Street.
- Family reunions
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Birthday parties
Fresh fish and chips in South Street
How our party fish and chip van works in South Street
The queue at the hatch gets people mixing. We’re frequently asked to cater naming days and christenings and neighbourhood get-togethers, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
A country party near South Street is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it’s light in South Street until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, tell us about your party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in South Street
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- A photo of the parking spot helps
- Let your neighbours know
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
Occasions we serve in South Street
Hot food beats a buffet that is been out for hours, especially as the evening cools.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around South Street:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Kids’ birthday parties
Guests arriving by train should know that Selling station serves South Street directly.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Allergen information for each item
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Places near South Street
Other occasions in South Street
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in South Street
How far is South Street from London?
About 47 miles from central London.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you come to a street party?
Yes, where the council allows it. Start the road closure application early.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Planning a party in South Street
South Street is about 3 miles south-east of Preston, in Kent. Bookings in South Street 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. South Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from South Street to Canterbury (6 miles away).
If you had Mount Ephraim Gardens in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park. Within reach of South Street are historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens (4.4 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. South Street is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Kent takes in ME13. That could mean a party at a home on North Lane and South Street, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to South Street we cover include Crouch (1 mile north-west), Oversland (1 mile east), Neames Forstal (1 mile south-west), Hickmans Green (1 mile north-east) and Winterbourne (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.7 miles east) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.8 miles south). Open spaces near South Street include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sondes Arms (less than half a mile south-west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a relaxed celebration, a fish and chip van is a great choice in South Street. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in South Street
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A clear quote before booking
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
- 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