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Fish and chip van for parties in Westbere, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Westbere and across Kent.
- Naming days and christenings
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Engagement parties
Fresh fish and chips in Westbere
Party fish and chip van in Westbere, fried fresh
Birthdays, garden parties, anniversaries and christenings all suit a fish and chip van. Everyone from toddlers to grandparents knows what they’re getting. Typical bookings include leaving parties and engagement parties, serving curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips.
A country party near Westbere is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Westbere parties: what to know
Westbere is about 3 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Bookings in Westbere come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to 922 places in Kent.
After a christening at a church like Church of All Saints, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. Near the coast, within about 5 miles, a fish and chip van feels like a trip to the seaside, and we always plan for wind.
We serve parties across CT2 and the streets around it. Local streets include Island Road, Pennington Close and Bushy Hill Road; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Hersden (1 mile north-east), Sturry (1 mile west), Calcott (2 miles north-west), Broad Oak (2 miles west) and Stodmarsh (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (3 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Canterbury Castle (3.9 miles south-west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Westbere include Frank Montgomery School (within half a mile north-east) and Hersden Village Primary School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Ye Olde Yew Tree Inn (within half a mile south)
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Gravy
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
For event organisers in Westbere
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Give us separate numbers for children
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
Places near Westbere
What else we do in Westbere
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Westbere
What’s the nearest station to Westbere?
The closest is Sturry station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you do something for the children?
Most children go for sausage and chips. Let us know numbers and ages.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Occasions we serve in Westbere
There is no kitchen to clear up afterwards, which makes the morning after much easier.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Family parties with children
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Leaving parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Sturry station, about 1.2 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deposit and payment dates
Step by step
The first sign we have arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. In Westbere, a June party has light until about 9:15pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:00pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you are eating late.
- 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.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
- 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