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Party Fish and Chip Van in Walderslade
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your party in Walderslade. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Retirement celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Street parties
Party fish and chip van for Walderslade events
Party fish and chip van in Walderslade, fried fresh
A chip van also works for street parties, once the council has agreed the road closure. We serve mushy peas, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for anniversaries and engagement parties and street parties and neighbourhood events.
For a party in Walderslade, home is frequently the best venue. Let us know how the van reaches the house, and we’ll do the rest. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests usually gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Sunset in Walderslade 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 the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Walderslade
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve after a service at St William's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do we need to provide anything?
Mostly just a good parking spot. Tell us what’s available and we will take it from there.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Walderslade?
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- No surprises in your quote
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Walderslade parties: what to know
Walderslade is about 1 mile south of Chatham, in Medway. For a party in Walderslade, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Walderslade. Walderslade is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Parks such as Westfield Wood typically need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. Historic houses near Walderslade include Starkey Castle (3.3 miles north-west) and Restoration House (3.6 miles north). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. Walderslade is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For parties in ME5, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Your party could be at a house on Farm Road, York Avenue and Walsham Road, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Walderslade include the A2045, so getting the van to your party is simple. We also bring the van to parties in Blue Bell Hill (1 mile west), Lordswood (1 mile east), Kit's Coty (1 mile south-west), Chatham (1 mile north) and Lidsing (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Gillingham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (4 miles north-east), Strood (4 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles east) and Twydall (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Allington Castle (3 miles south) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include Greenacre Academy (1 mile north) and Walderslade Girls' School (1.2 miles north)
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will check the date and send a price.
Events we cater in Walderslade
It feels like a treat, and it gets people talking.
Whatever the occasion in Walderslade, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Family parties with children
- Engagement parties
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
After a christening at a church like St William's Church, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Walderslade? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access 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