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Fish and chip van for parties in Southfleet, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your party turns food into part of your party in Southfleet.
- Leaving parties
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Family reunions
Planning an event in Southfleet?
Party fish and chip van in Southfleet, fried fresh
We park on the drive or a firm spot near the party, with the serving hatch towards the garden. Popular choices include pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for neighbourhood get-togethers and christenings and naming days.
Country parties near Southfleet suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
What affects the price in Southfleet
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your party is.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
Send us the date, the address or DA13 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Parties in Southfleet: homes, halls and local tips
Southfleet is about 2 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Bookings in Southfleet come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Southfleet to London (19 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Nicholas, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards. Among the historic houses close to Southfleet are Cobham College (3.6 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
For parties in DA13, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Red Street, Gloxinia Road and Brakefield Road; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For parties just outside Southfleet, we cover Hook Green (1 mile south-west), Northfleet Green (1 mile east), Betsham (1 mile north-west), Painters Ash (1 mile north-east) and Springhead (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles south) and Swanley (7 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Gravesham Community Hospital (2.7 miles north-east) and Bluewater (2.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Northfleet School for Girls (1.3 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Black Lion pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Looking after everyone
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:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Let your neighbours know
- Flag any coeliac guests
After service, we pack up.
Your own cake makes the perfect finish.
Who books party fish and chip van in Southfleet?
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Retirement parties
- Engagement parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
If you had Longfield Chalk Bank in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if plans change
- How many hours the van serves
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Common questions in Southfleet
Which station is closest to Southfleet?
Longfield station, about 1.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Southfleet too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
How early do summer dates go?
Summer weekends go first. Get in touch with your date.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
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How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. A summer party in Southfleet stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
For a relaxed celebration, a chip van is hard to beat. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Southfleet
- A quote that spells everything out
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Bookings across Kent, including Southfleet
- 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