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Fish and chip van for parties in Well Street, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your party makes the food a highlight of your party in Well Street.
- Retirement celebrations
- Street parties
- Big birthdays
Party fish and chip van in Well Street
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Party fish and chip van in Well Street, fried fresh
It feels like a treat, but stays relaxed: fish and chips from the van, eaten in the garden. On the menu are mushy peas, sausage and chips and gravy, and we are frequently booked for family reunions and leaving parties.
Country parties near Well Street suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the party.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. A summer party in Well Street stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Who books party fish and chip van in Well Street?
Fresh food beats a tired buffet.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
After a christening at a church like Church of St James, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before booking anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When payment is due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Parties in Well Street: homes, halls and local tips
Well Street is about 4 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Across the ME19 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Well Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 27 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is East Malling station, about 0.5 miles east. A green space like Manor Park Country Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, usually the council’s.
We serve parties across ME19 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Well Street, we also cover East Malling (1 mile north), West Malling (1 mile north-west), Kings Hill (1 mile south-west), Ditton (1 mile north-east) and Red Hill (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (4 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north).
A little further out are Coldrum Long Barrow (3.5 miles north-west) and Leybourne Castle (1.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near Well Street include St James the Great Academy (0.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (under half a mile north-east)
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
FAQs for Well Street
Do you come out to small places like Well Street?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Well Street close to London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you come to a street party?
Yes, where the council allows it. Check your council’s rules on road closures and vehicles early.
How far ahead should we book a party?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot will not work. The main points are:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Send us a photo of the drive
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Let your neighbours know
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, then serve as guests come up.
Finish with the birthday cake.
- 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