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Fish and chip van for parties in Temple Ewell, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your party in Temple Ewell. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversary celebrations
A chip van near Temple Ewell
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Party fish and chip van in Temple Ewell, fried fresh
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a chip van too, once the council has agreed the road closure. Popular choices include gravy, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater birthday parties and street parties and neighbourhood events.
A country party near Temple Ewell is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Timings are planned around your party, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
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Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Let your neighbours know
- Show us where the van would go
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, and serve as the party carries on.
A gazebo by the hatch keeps the queue dry.
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. In Temple Ewell, a June party has light until about 9:15pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:00pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- It starts with your date, address and numbers.
- You get an access check and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, park up and heat the fryers.
- Guests come up to the hatch and we fry to order.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the drive tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Temple Ewell? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
Hosting a chip van party in Temple Ewell
Temple Ewell is about 2 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We cover Temple Ewell as standard, so your party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Temple Ewell is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Temple Ewell to Canterbury (12 miles away).
A christening at Church of St Peter and St Paul followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. Parks such as Old Park Hill typically need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. Temple Ewell is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. Near the coast, within about 3 miles, a fish and chip van feels like a trip to the seaside.
Anywhere in CT16 and CT17, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your party could be at a house on Park Road, Lower Road and Green Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For parties just outside Temple Ewell, we cover Kearsney (1 mile south), River (1 mile south-east), Whitfield (1 mile north-east), Lydden (1 mile north-west) and Wolverton (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles south-west) and Walmer (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Dover Castle (2.9 miles south-east) and Dover Transport Museum (0.9 miles east). The countryside around Temple Ewell includes Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby schools include Dover Christ Church Academy (1.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Royal Oak Cottage The Royal Oak Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
What affects the price in Temple Ewell
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Temple Ewell
It’s a real treat for guests.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Temple Ewell:
- Street parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
If guests are coming by rail, Kearsney station serves Temple Ewell directly.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How allergens are handled
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a DIY barbecue, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your party.
Why us?
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Temple Ewell questions
Do you come out to small places like Temple Ewell?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Temple Ewell?
Temple Ewell has its own station: Kearsney station.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
- 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