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Fish and chip van for parties in Thanington, Kent
Party fish and chip van in Thanington: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Christenings and naming days
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Book the van in Thanington
Hosting a chip van party in Thanington
Thanington is about 1 mile south-west of Wincheap, in Kent. In and around Thanington, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Nicholas, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. A green space like Whitehall Meadows is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Thanington, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Kent takes in CT1 and CT2, and we can serve your party anywhere in it. Your party could be at a house on Godwin Road, Bell Avenue and Ashford Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve parties in Wincheap (1 mile north-east), Stuppington (1 mile south-east), Harbledown (1 mile north), Canterbury (1 mile north-east) and Upper Harbledown (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south-west), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south), Whitstable (6 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (1.2 miles north-east) and Canterbury Castle (1 mile north-east). The countryside around Thanington includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Thanington include The Canterbury Academy (0.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Duke's Head Public House (0.8 miles north-east)
Party fish and chip van in Thanington, fried fresh
With a chip van, the host gets to enjoy the party too. The van parks, the fryers go on and the food goes out hot. For retirement parties and big birthdays, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
In a place like Thanington, a party at home is generally the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the lane, and we will bring everything else. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
What affects the price in Thanington
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your party.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people, including children
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Thanington: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Thanington from London?
About 52 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van come to Thanington?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Thanington is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the house, and we will confirm what we need.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How much does a fish and chip van for your party cost in Thanington?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
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Other occasions in Thanington
Perfect for your party in Thanington
Fresh food beats a tired buffet, especially as the evening cools.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Naming days and christenings
- Street parties
- Family reunions
- Birthday parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Canterbury East station, about 1 mile north-east.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if plans change
- How much space the van takes up
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
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 usually the easier option.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Step by step
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. At midsummer, it is light in Thanington until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Make sure the van can get in
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a fish and chip van in Thanington?
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Thanington
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No surprises in your quote
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
About the food
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Thanington? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
- 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