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Party Fish and Chip Van in Ware
Party fish and chip van in Ware: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
Book the van in Ware
How our party fish and chip van works in Ware
Guests who do not know each other end up chatting in the queue, which is what a party is all about. Popular choices include sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for street parties and family parties with children.
In a small place like Ware, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the route. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
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What affects the price in Ware
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Parties in Ware: homes, halls and local tips
Ware is about 6 miles south-west of St Lawrence, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of Ware or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Ware is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (4.3 miles south-west). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules.
Anywhere in CT3, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Ware, we also cover Westmarsh (1 mile north), East Stourmouth (2 miles north-west), Preston (2 miles west), West Stourmouth (2 miles north-west) and Hoo (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (7 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east), Broadstairs (8 miles north-east) and Whitstable (11 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (2.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Way Out Inn (0.5 miles north-west)
Ware questions
What’s the nearest station to Ware?
Minster station, about 2.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Ware close to London?
About 60 miles from central London.
Can you come to a street party?
Yes, where the council allows it. Start the road closure application early.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. For a late-May party in Ware, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- It starts with your date, address and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a price.
- On the day we arrive, park up and heat the fryers.
- We serve hot from the hatch while the party carries on.
- We pack up when we are done and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Ware
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away, which makes the morning after much easier.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
- Family parties with children
For guests coming by train, Minster station is about 2.9 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Let your neighbours know
Let the neighbours know the van is coming.
A gazebo by the hatch keeps the queue dry.
- 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