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Fish and chip van for parties in Thurnham, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Thurnham? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
Party fish and chip van in Thurnham
Party fish and chip van for your party in Thurnham
There’s no need for a venue: a chip van on the drive turns your home into the venue. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater retirement celebrations and garden get-togethers.
Near Thurnham, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Everything is fried fresh at your party, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Questions from Thurnham
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Thurnham?
The closest is Bearsted station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van, mainly. Mention power and water and we will confirm the rest.
Do you come to Thurnham?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Thurnham and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Can you come to a street party?
Yes, where the council allows it. Check your council’s rules on road closures and vehicles early.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
Why choose party fish and chip van in Thurnham?
People book a chip van for parties because nobody has to cook. And it is fun.
In Thurnham and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Birthday parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Family parties with children
- Anniversary celebrations
Historic houses near Thurnham include Stoneacre (2.6 miles south) and Leeds Castle (3.4 miles south-east). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- How many hours the van serves
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
- Service time
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- A picture of the parking spot helps
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
With children, food about an hour in works well, before the cake.
Plan cover in case of showers.
Hosting a chip van party in Thurnham
Thurnham is about 3 miles north-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Parties in Thurnham are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Thurnham to Canterbury (21 miles away).
A christening at St Mary the Virgin Church followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. For party guests on the train, Bearsted station, about 1.1 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Thurnham is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Parties anywhere in ME14 start with a parking spot for the van. Whether your party is on Thurnham Lane, Aldington Lane and Pilgrims Way or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Thurnham we cover include Detling (1 mile north-west), Bearsted (1 mile south-west), Weavering (2 miles south-west), Grove Green (2 miles west) and Harbourland (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (3 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south-west), Faversham (13 miles east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are Allington Castle (3.3 miles west) and KIMS hospital (1.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Black Horse Public House (within half a mile north-east)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. 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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the party.
What happens on the day
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your party. In Thurnham, a June party has light until about 9:15pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:00pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you are eating late.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check where the van can park and send a price.
- On the day we arrive, park up and heat the fryers.
- We serve hot from the hatch while the party carries on.
- We pack up when we are done and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Thurnham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
Buffets are simple but rarely memorable. The van becomes part of the party. 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 you get with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Hot food handed straight over
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Towns and villages near Thurnham
Also in Thurnham
- 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