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Party Fish and Chip Van in West Hougham
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your party in West Hougham.
- Children’s parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Garden get-togethers
Party fish and chip van for West Hougham events
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
About our party fish and chip van in West Hougham
You do not need to hire a hall: the van makes your home the party venue. We are frequently asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and garden parties and summer get-togethers, serving mushy peas, gravy and sausage and chips.
In a small place like West Hougham, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
Occasions we serve in West Hougham
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away.
Whatever the occasion in West Hougham, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversary celebrations
Historic houses near West Hougham include Acrise Place (4.7 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payment is due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any minimum charge
Places near West Hougham
Other occasions in West Hougham
Party venues around West Hougham
West Hougham is about 3 miles south-west of Dover, in Kent. For parties in West Hougham, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. West Hougham is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from West Hougham to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
A christening at St Mary's Church followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Kearsney station, about 2.7 miles north-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of West Hougham, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 4 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
Parties anywhere in CT15 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. From The Street, Lady Garne Road and Mill Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For parties just outside West Hougham, we cover Satmar (1 mile south-west), Church Hougham (1 mile east), South Alkham (1 mile north-west), Capel-le-Ferne (1 mile south-west) and Alkham (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (10 miles north-east), Hythe (7 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (3 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Crabble Corn Mill (2.7 miles north-east) and Buckland Hospital (2.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Nearby schools include Astor College for the Arts (2.4 miles east)
West Hougham: your questions answered
Can the van park in East Cliff and Warren Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can the van come to West Hougham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including West Hougham. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Will the van fit on our drive?
It depends on the drive and the access. Tell us about gates, slopes and overhead branches, and we will tell you honestly.
What affects the price in West Hougham
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
It’s worth telling the neighbours.
Finish with the birthday cake.
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A spot near your guests
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How the day works
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your party. The frying and serving are down to us. Autumn and winter parties in West Hougham get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so think about lighting by the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van gives people a choice. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in West Hougham
- Quick service from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
- Something for guests to gather round
- We cover West Hougham and the whole of Kent
- 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