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Party Fish and Chip Van for Walter's Green events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your party turns food into part of your party in Walter's Green.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
Party fish and chip van in Walter's Green
How our party fish and chip van works in Walter's Green
Guests who don’t know each other end up chatting in the queue. We serve curry sauce, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for get-togethers with old friends and garden get-togethers.
A country party near Walter's Green is perfect for fish and chips: fried fresh and eaten outside. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your party, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Places near Walter's Green
What else we do in Walter's Green
Planning a party in Walter's Green
Walter's Green is about 5 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For parties in Walter's Green, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 25 miles away.
For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Ashurst Kent station, roughly 1.3 miles south of the centre. After a christening at a church like Church of St Peter, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Walter's Green, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We serve parties across the TN11 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Walter's Green, we also cover Fordcombe (1 mile south-east), Teasley Mead (1 mile south-west), Ashurst (1 mile south), Stone Cross (1 mile south-east) and Chiddingstone Hoath (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chiddingstone Castle (2.8 miles north) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (4.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find Bottle House Inn (0.8 miles north)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Walter's Green
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
Events we cater in Walter's Green
Hot food beats a buffet that’s been out for hours.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Walter's Green:
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
Historic houses near Walter's Green include Penshurst Place (2.1 miles north-east) and Groombridge Place (2.4 miles south-east). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if plans change
- Allergen information for each item
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your party. We handle the cooking and serving. At midsummer, it’s light in Walter's Green until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Walter's Green, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
A chip van compared with other options
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. The van cooks right there. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your party is.
Why Walter's Green hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ensure the van can park legally
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
Keep the queue away from the road.
Plan cover in case of showers.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Walter's Green
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Will the van fit on our drive?
Normally, if the drive is level and firm and the van can get in. Send us a photo and tell us about gates and branches.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
- 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