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Party Fish and Chip Van for Sturry events
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Sturry? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Children’s parties
- Street parties
Planning an event in Sturry?
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- A short walk from the party
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
How our party fish and chip van works in Sturry
Sausage and chips covers the children and anyone who doesn’t want fish, so nobody needs a separate meal. We serve pie and chips, sausage and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for engagement parties and street parties and neighbourhood events.
In a place like Sturry, a party at home is generally the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the lane, and we will do the rest. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A buffet is easy but forgettable. A chip van gives guests something to talk about. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Sturry
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Hosting a chip van party in Sturry
Sturry is about 3 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van for your party to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Sturry. Sturry is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Nicholas' Church, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards. For guests coming by train, Sturry station serves Sturry directly. The coast is within about 5 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice.
Parties anywhere in CT2 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From High Street, Park View and Link Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For parties just outside Sturry, we cover Broad Oak (1 mile west), Westbere (1 mile east), Calcott (1 mile north), Hersden (2 miles east) and Hicks Forstal (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (3 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles east) and Broadstairs (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Roman Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (2.1 miles south). Within reach you will find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (1.1 miles east) and Frank Montgomery School (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Swan Inn (under half a mile south)
Step by step
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your party. Autumn and winter parties in Sturry get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so think about lighting by the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Sturry: your questions answered
Could you trade in Chequer's Wood and Old Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Sturry?
Sturry has its own station: Sturry station.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
What do you need at the house?
Tell us what’s available at the address when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Occasions we serve in Sturry
Fresh food beats a tired buffet.
Whatever the occasion in Sturry, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Summer garden parties
- Children’s parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Get-togethers with old friends
If you had Chequer's Wood and Old Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park.
What to look for in a quote
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How late numbers can change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- VAT, if it applies
What else we do in Sturry
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Put allergy details in writing
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
Plan where the queue stands if the van is on the drive.
Finish with the birthday cake.
About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Sturry? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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