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Party Fish and Chip Van in Uplees
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Uplees and Kent, frying fresh at your venue.
- Retirement parties
- Big birthdays
- Family parties with children
Party fish and chip van in Uplees
Party fish and chip van for your party in Uplees
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a chip van too, once the council has agreed the road closure. We’re often asked to cater milestone birthdays and street parties and neighbourhood events, serving mushy peas, gravy and cod and chips.
In a small place like Uplees, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
We park on the agreed spot and set up, then serve as guests come up.
Plan cover in case of showers.
Also in Uplees
Hosting a chip van party in Uplees
Uplees is about 2 miles north of Faversham, in Kent. From the centre of Uplees to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Uplees is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Uplees to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
A green space like Oare Marshes is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s. If guests are coming by rail, Faversham station is about 2.4 miles away.
This part of Kent takes in ME13, so your party can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Uplees we cover include Oare (1 mile south-east), Four Oaks (2 miles south-west), Davington (2 miles south), The Brents (2 miles south-east) and Deerton Street (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (6 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (12 miles east) and Minster (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (4.9 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include Three Mariners Inn (1 mile south-east)
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A short walk from the party
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
For event organisers in Uplees
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Questions from Uplees
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Uplees?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What do children eat?
Sausage and chips, normally. Tell us how many children to expect.
What do you need at the house?
A suitable spot for the van, mainly. Tell us what’s available and we’ll take it from there.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Occasions we serve in Uplees
People book a chip van for parties because nobody has to cook. And it is fun.
These are some of the bookings we take around Uplees:
- Leaving parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Summer garden parties
A christening at Church of St Peter followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
About the food
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
The process
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. In Uplees, a June party has light until about 9:15pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:00pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your party. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the parking spot
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your party, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
- 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