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Party Fish and Chip Van for Standen events
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Standen? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Children’s parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
Planning an event in Standen?
How our party fish and chip van works in Standen
Sausage and chips covers the children and anyone who does not want fish, so one van feeds the whole party. Typical bookings include garden parties and summer get-togethers and family celebrations after a christening, serving mushy peas, gravy and cod and chips.
In a small place like Standen, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Step by step
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it’s light in Standen 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.
- We start with a few details 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
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Make sure the van can get in
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your party. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
Hosting a chip van party in Standen
Standen is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your party is in the TN27 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Standen, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Your party could be at a house on Smarden Road, Pook Lane and Weeks Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For parties just outside Standen, we cover Curteis' Corner (1 mile south-west), Lashenden (1 mile north-west), Monk's Hill (1 mile north-east), Biddenden (1 mile south-west) and Stede Quarter (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west), Foley Park (12 miles north-west) and Paddock Wood (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (3.5 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (2.7 miles north-east).
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Send us a picture of the drive
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Mention the van to neighbours
Have bins and napkins by the van.
Plan cover in case of showers.
Common questions in Standen
What’s the nearest station to Standen?
Headcorn station, about 2.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Standen?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is there a kids’ option?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you do anything other than fish?
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.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
When should we book for a summer party?
Summer Saturdays book up first, so ask early.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Events we cater in Standen
Fresh food beats a tired buffet, especially as the evening cools.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Standen and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Children’s parties
- Big birthdays
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement celebrations
For party guests on the train, Headcorn station, about 2.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- The cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
Nearby places to Standen
Other occasions in Standen
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a DIY barbecue, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Standen hosts choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Standen? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
- 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