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Fish and chip van for parties in Twydall, Medway
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Twydall? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Street parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
A chip van near Twydall
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your party. We handle the cooking and serving. Sunset in Twydall drops to about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Party fish and chip van for your party in Twydall
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. Typical bookings include christenings and naming days and garden get-togethers, with sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
For a party in Twydall, home is often the best venue. Tell us about the drive and the lane, and we’ll do the rest. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Twydall?
Next to a DIY barbecue, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your party.
What we need to know
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Twydall? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Twydall: your questions answered
Could you trade in Riverside Country Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Twydall?
The closest is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Is there a kids’ option?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the house, and we will say what we need.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Do you come to Twydall?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Twydall is within our area and the rest of Medway. To check your date, use our quote form.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Where the van can park in Twydall
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Perfect for your party in Twydall
People book a chip van for parties because nobody has to cook. It’s also a bit of fun.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Street parties
If the day starts at Holy Trinity Church, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When payment is due
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Let your neighbours know
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in.
Plan cover in case of showers.
Hosting a chip van party in Twydall
Twydall is about 1 mile east of Gillingham, in Medway. We serve parties at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Twydall and nearby villages. We cover 68 places across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Twydall to Canterbury (22 miles away).
If you had Riverside Country Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park. For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Twydall, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Medway takes in ME8 and ME7. That could mean a party at a home on Pump Lane, Blean Road and Herne Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Twydall sits on or near the A2, which makes travel to your party easy. If your venue is just outside Twydall, we also cover Gillingham (1 mile west), Lower Twydall (1 mile north), Grange (1 mile north), Wigmore (1 mile south) and Darland (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chatham (3 miles south-west), Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (5 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north) and Chatham Waterfront (3 miles west). Twydall is one of the larger places we cover in Medway, with lots of choice for parties.
Nearby you will also find Upnor Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.7 miles west). The countryside around Twydall includes Bishop Saltings and Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include Rainham Mark Grammar School (0.5 miles south-east) and Howard School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Three Mariners pub (0.9 miles east)
- 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