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Party Fish and Chip Van in Ulcombe
Bring the chip shop to your party in Ulcombe. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Birthday parties
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Summer garden parties
A chip van near Ulcombe
The process
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Sunset in Ulcombe drops to about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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How our party fish and chip van works in Ulcombe
A chip van works for birthdays, garden parties and family celebrations. Everyone from toddlers to grandparents knows what they’re getting. For family celebrations after a christening and anniversaries and engagement parties, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
A country party near Ulcombe is perfect for fish and chips: fried fresh and eaten outside. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A venue plus caterer can be expensive. A van on the drive keeps it simple. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cover Ulcombe and the whole of Kent
- No surprises in your quote
Ulcombe questions
Is Ulcombe too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Ulcombe from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
When should we book for a summer party?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Get in touch with your date.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What do children eat?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van, mainly. Tell us what’s available and we will take it from there.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Parties in Ulcombe: homes, halls and local tips
Ulcombe is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Across the ME17 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Ulcombe is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Ulcombe to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
After a christening at a church like All Saints Church, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Harrietsham station, about 2.5 miles north-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Ulcombe, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We serve parties across ME17 and the streets around it. Local streets include The Street and Chapmans Place; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For parties just outside Ulcombe, we cover Fairbourne Heath (1 mile north-east), Eastwood (1 mile south-east), Kingswood (1 mile north-west), Chartway Street (1 mile north-west) and Broadstone (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Kings Hill (11 miles west) and Davington (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Sutton Valence Castle (2 miles west) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.3 miles north).
- Nearby, you will find The Harrow Public House (less than half a mile south)
Why choose party fish and chip van in Ulcombe?
There is no kitchen to clear up afterwards, which makes the morning after much easier.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Children’s parties
- Get-togethers with old friends
Among the historic houses close to Ulcombe are Leeds Castle (2.5 miles north) and Stoneacre (3.9 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any minimum charge
- How allergens are handled
- The cancellation terms
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Make sure the van can park legally
- Send us a photo of the drive
With children, food about an hour in works well.
Finish with the birthday cake.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. The main points are:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
What else we do in Ulcombe
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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