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Fish and chip van for parties in Upton, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your party in Upton. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Street parties
Party fish and chip van for Upton events
Upton: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van, mainly. Mention power and water and we will confirm the rest.
Party fish and chip van in Upton, cooked to order
The van can park on a drive, a hardstanding or a firm lawn, with the serving hatch towards the garden. Typical bookings include retirement celebrations and street parties, with pie and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
Around Upton, a garden and a drive is all you need. A chip van fits right in. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your party, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Party venues around Upton
Upton is about 1 mile south-west of Broadstairs, in Kent. Around Upton, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. Upton is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Upton are Quex Park (4.5 miles west). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. If the day starts at Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. Near the coast, within about 2 miles, a fish and chip van feels like a trip to the seaside.
For parties in CT10, CT11 and CT12, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Your party could be at a house on Vale Road, Lawn Road and Upton Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Upton sits on or near the A255, which makes travel to your party easy. Nearby, we also serve parties in Broadstairs (1 mile north-east), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile west), Ramsgate (1 mile south-west) and St Lawrence (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (13 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Westwood Cross (1.2 miles west) and Crampton Tower (less than half a mile east). Within reach you’ll find Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include The Charles Dickens School (less than half a mile north-west) and The Charles Dickens School (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Little Albion Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Perfect for your party in Upton
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Upton and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Kids’ birthday parties
If guests are coming by rail, Upton has its own station, Broadstairs station.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
- What they can offer for dietary needs
A chip van compared with other options
For a party that feels special but relaxed, a fish and chip van is a great choice. The cost per head usually 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 Upton hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- All the chip-shop extras
- Hot food handed straight over
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Upton
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Places near Upton
Other occasions in Upton
The process
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. In Upton, 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.
- We start with a few details about your party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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What affects the price in Upton
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Upton? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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 generally simpler.
- 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