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Fish and chip van for parties in Styants Bottom, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Styants Bottom? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Garden get-togethers
- Street parties
- Family reunions
Party fish and chip van for Styants Bottom events
Party fish and chip van in Styants Bottom, cooked to order
Sausage and chips covers the children and anyone who doesn’t want fish, so one van feeds the whole party. We are frequently asked to cater get-togethers with old friends and kids’ birthday parties, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
A country party near Styants Bottom is perfect for fish and chips: fried fresh and eaten outside. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Count children separately
- Confirm allergies by email
Let the neighbours know the van is coming.
Finish with the birthday cake.
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Parties in Styants Bottom: homes, halls and local tips
Styants Bottom is about 3 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Styants Bottom is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Styants Bottom is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 21 miles away.
Guests arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Kemsing station, roughly 1 mile north-west of the centre. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Lawrence, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards. Styants Bottom is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in TN15, we can fry fresh for your guests. If your venue is just outside Styants Bottom, we also cover Oldbury (1 mile east), Ightham (1 mile south-east), Stone Street (1 mile south), Ivy Hatch (1 mile south-east) and Bitchet Green (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (1.3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Styants Bottom include Wrotham School (2.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Harrow Inn (0.8 miles south-east)
Why choose party fish and chip van in Styants Bottom?
Everyone from toddlers to grandparents enjoys it, so it’s ideal for family parties.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Leaving parties
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
- Children’s parties
A green space like Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- The cancellation terms
- When final numbers are due
Styants Bottom questions
Which station is closest to Styants Bottom?
The closest is Kemsing station, roughly 1 mile away.
Could you trade in Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you do street parties?
Yes, where the council allows it. Start the road closure application early.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
What affects the price in Styants Bottom
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. At midsummer, it’s light in Styants Bottom until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, address and numbers.
- We check access for the van and send a quote.
- We arrive, park on the drive or agreed spot and set up.
- We fry fresh and serve from the hatch as your guests come up.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the drive tidy.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will check the date and send a price.
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More for events in Styants Bottom
- 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