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Fish and chip van for parties in Tunbridge Hill, Medway
Party fish and chip van in Tunbridge Hill: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Birthday parties
Fresh fish and chips in Tunbridge Hill
Events we cater in Tunbridge Hill
Fresh food beats a tired buffet.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Tunbridge Hill book the van for occasions like:
- Children’s parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Leaving parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Guests arriving by train should know that Gillingham (Kent) station, about 3.9 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payment is due
- How late numbers can change
Party fish and chip van in Tunbridge Hill, fried fresh
Sausage and chips covers the children and anyone who does not want fish, so nobody needs a separate meal. We are frequently asked to cater garden parties and summer get-togethers and children’s parties, serving pie and chips, gravy and mushy peas.
Country parties near Tunbridge Hill suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- A picture of the parking spot helps
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Make sure the van can park legally
- Put allergy details in writing
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
Plan cover in case of showers.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van gives people a choice. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cover Tunbridge Hill and the whole of Medway
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. For a late-May party in Tunbridge Hill, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- Send us the date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check access for the van and send a quote.
- On the day, we park up and get the fryers going.
- We fry fresh and serve from the hatch as your guests come up.
- Afterwards, we clear up and leave you to it.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
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. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the party.
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Tunbridge Hill parties: what to know
Tunbridge Hill is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. Wherever your party is in the ME3 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We take the van to 68 places across Medway. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Here we cover the ME3 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover parties in Kingsnorth (1 mile south), Fenn Street (1 mile north-west), Sharnal Street (1 mile north-west), St Mary Hoo (2 miles north) and High Halstow (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (6 miles south-west), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (5 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (5 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (3.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
Tunbridge Hill questions
How far is Tunbridge Hill from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London.
Is Tunbridge Hill too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your party and we’ll send a quote.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you come to Tunbridge Hill?
We do. We serve events in Tunbridge Hill and across Medway. Send us your date to check availability.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Is there a kids’ option?
Sausage and chips, typically. Tell us how many children to expect.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
- 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