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Party Fish and Chip Van for Southernden events
Party fish and chip van in Southernden: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Leaving parties
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Get-togethers with old friends
Party fish and chip van for Southernden events
How our party fish and chip van works in Southernden
Birthdays, garden parties, anniversaries and christenings all suit a fish and chip van. It is food every generation enjoys. On the menu are sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for summer garden parties and retirement celebrations.
Near Southernden, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the route. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Southernden parties: what to know
Southernden is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Around Southernden, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Southernden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Headcorn station, about 2.1 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Southernden is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Parties anywhere in TN27 start with a parking spot for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Swift's Green (1 mile south), Smarden Bell (2 miles south), Headcorn (2 miles south-west), Hearnden Green (2 miles west) and Biddenden Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Davington (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Kent Firefighting Museum (3.8 miles south-west).
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Events we cater in Southernden
It works at home: a drive or a firm spot near the garden will do.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Southernden book the van for occasions like:
- Family parties with children
- Leaving parties
- Street parties
- Family reunions
Historic houses near Southernden include Leeds Castle (4.8 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Count children separately
- Put allergy details in writing
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in.
Your own cake makes the perfect finish.
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. For a late-May party in Southernden, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- We start with a few details about your party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Southernden? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Something for guests to gather round
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
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What affects the price in Southernden
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
Larger groups typically 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 we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Common questions in Southernden
Do you come out to small places like Southernden?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far ahead should we book a party?
Summer weekends go first. Contact us with your date.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
- 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