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Fish and chip van for parties in Strood, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your party in Strood. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Retirement parties
A chip van near Strood
Party fish and chip van in Strood, fried fresh
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a chip van too, with the right permissions in place. We’re frequently asked to cater engagement parties and big birthdays, serving gravy, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Country parties near Strood suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Strood
We’re gathering after a service at Parish Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Strood from London?
About 44 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
What do you need at the house?
A suitable spot for the van, mainly. Tell us what’s available and we will take it from there.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
What affects the price in Strood
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The number of meals
- Service time
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
How the day works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. In Strood, a June party has light until about 9:15pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:00pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Strood? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Towns and villages near Strood
What else we do in Strood
Hosting a chip van party in Strood
Strood is about 11 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We serve parties at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Strood and nearby villages. Strood is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
A christening at Parish Church of St Mary followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. Within reach of Strood are historic houses such as Smallhythe Place (2.6 miles south-east) and Great Dixter (5 miles south-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Strood, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Kent takes in TN17. From Rolvenden Hill and Tenterden Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to parties in Rolvenden (1 mile south-west), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south), West Cross (1 mile west), Parkgate (2 miles north) and Broad Tenterden (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (11 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Bearsted (15 miles north), Park Wood (13 miles north) and Kennington (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The C.M Booth Collection (1 mile south-west) and Benenden Hospital (2.4 miles north-west).
- Local schools include Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre (2.3 miles north-east)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Strood?
For a party that feels special but relaxed, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Strood. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your party.
Why Strood hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Perfect for your party in Strood
It’s a real treat for guests, and it gets people talking.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Big birthdays
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Kids’ birthday parties
If you had Turners Field in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many hours the van serves
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Strood
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- 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