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Fish and chip van for parties in Upstreet, Kent
Party fish and chip van in Upstreet: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Family parties with children
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Planning an event in Upstreet?
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A spot near your guests
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Upstreet
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Party fish and chip van in Upstreet, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as people come up, not left out on a table for hours. We serve haddock and chips, gravy and pie and chips, and we are often booked for reunions and family get-togethers and children’s parties.
In a small place like Upstreet, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the route. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Give us separate numbers for children
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
Somewhere to sit makes eating easier.
Why choose party fish and chip van in Upstreet?
It is a real treat for guests.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Upstreet and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Naming days and christenings
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday parties
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before booking anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any minimum charge
- The deposit and payment dates
Questions from Upstreet
Is Upstreet too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve near the sea around Upstreet?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can the van park on my drive?
Normally, if the drive is level and firm and the van can get in. Send a photo of the drive and the way in.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you need power or water from us?
A suitable spot for the van, mainly. Mention power and water and we will confirm the rest.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the parking spot
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Upstreet, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Step by step
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. A summer party in Upstreet stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- 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 serve hot from the hatch while the party carries on.
- Afterwards, we clear up and leave you to it.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Upstreet? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Upstreet? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
What else we do in Upstreet
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a party that feels special but relaxed, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Upstreet. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Upstreet
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Bookings across Kent, including Upstreet
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A clear quote before booking
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Planning a party in Upstreet
Upstreet is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cover Upstreet as standard, so your party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Upstreet is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Upstreet to Canterbury (6 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Sturry station, about 3.8 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Parks such as Grove Ferry Picnic Area usually need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. Near the coast, within about 5 miles, a fish and chip van feels like a trip to the seaside, and we always plan for wind.
We cover parties in every part of the CT3 postcode area. From St Mary's Gardens, Becketts Wood and Grove Ferry Hill or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Upstreet, we also cover Grove (1 mile south), West Stourmouth (2 miles east), Sarre (2 miles north-east), Preston (2 miles south-east) and East Stourmouth (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (8 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles south-west). Within reach you will find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (2.4 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Grove Ferry Inn (within half a mile 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