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Party Fish and Chip Van in Tonge Corner
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your party makes the food a highlight of your party in Tonge Corner.
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Family reunions
- Engagement parties
A chip van near Tonge Corner
About our party fish and chip van in Tonge Corner
A chip van also works for street parties, once the council has agreed the road closure. We’re frequently asked to cater milestone birthdays and get-togethers with old friends, with curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy.
Country parties near Tonge Corner suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Tonge Corner
Do you come out to small places like Tonge Corner?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park in Milton Creek Country Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you cover Tonge Corner?
We do. Tonge Corner is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Also near Tonge Corner
What else we do in Tonge Corner
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Tonge Corner is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, light the area around the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- 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
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
Where the van can park in Tonge Corner
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
A chip van compared with other options
A venue plus caterer can be expensive. With a van, home becomes the venue. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A van that becomes part of the event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Hot food handed straight over
Hosting a chip van party in Tonge Corner
Tonge Corner is about 2 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Tonge Corner is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Tonge Corner is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Tonge Corner to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Giles, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards. Thinking of using Milton Creek Country Park? Parks normally need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
Wherever your party is in ME9, we can bring the van to you. We also bring the van to parties in Tonge (1 mile north), Radfield (1 mile south), Murston (1 mile west), Milton Regis (1 mile west) and Rodmersham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (11 miles east), Faversham (5 miles south-east) and Minster (5 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.9 miles west) and Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum (1.4 miles west).
- Local schools include Sittingbourne Community College (1.1 miles south-west)
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
- The length of service
- The day of the week
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
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.
- 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