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Party Fish and Chip Van for Westgate-on-Sea events
We bring a fish and chip van for your party to Westgate-on-Sea and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Street parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Party fish and chip van in Westgate-on-Sea
Party fish and chip van in Westgate-on-Sea, fried fresh
You do not need to hire a hall: the van makes your home the party venue. We serve gravy, pie and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for birthday parties and reunions and family get-togethers.
Around Westgate-on-Sea, a garden and a drive is all you need. The van fits right in. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Westgate-on-Sea? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Hosting a chip van party in Westgate-on-Sea
Westgate-on-Sea is about 2 miles west of Margate, in Kent. In and around Westgate-on-Sea, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Westgate-on-Sea to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
Guests arriving by train should know that Westgate-On-Sea station serves Westgate-on-Sea directly. If the day starts at Church of St Saviour, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. The coast is within about 3 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
This part of Kent takes in CT8, CT9 and CT7, so your party can be anywhere in it. Whether your party is on Sea Road, Thanet Road and Cedric Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. You will find Westgate-on-Sea on the A28, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. We also bring the van to parties in Garlinge (1 mile east), Westbrook (1 mile east), Birchington (1 mile west), Flete (2 miles south-east) and Acol (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (4 miles south-east), Broadstairs (4 miles east), Whitstable (13 miles west), Deal (12 miles south) and Herne Bay (9 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (2.3 miles east) and Westwood Cross (3 miles south-east). The countryside around Westgate-on-Sea includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Westgate-on-Sea include Ursuline College (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local facilities include Margate West (0.5 miles east)
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a DIY barbecue, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Westgate-on-Sea hosts choose us
- We cover Westgate-on-Sea and the whole of Kent
- No surprises in your quote
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- All the chip-shop extras
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Westgate-on-Sea, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
FAQs for Westgate-on-Sea
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Saviour: 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.
How far ahead should we book a party?
Summer Saturdays book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Can the van come to our street party?
Yes, with the council’s permission for the road closure. Tell the council about the van.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Westgate-on-Sea
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Show us where the van would go
- Make sure the van can park legally
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Flag any coeliac guests
It is worth telling the neighbours.
Put the menu up by the van.
How it works
There’s 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. Sunset in Westgate-on-Sea is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- We start with a few details about your party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
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What else we do in Westgate-on-Sea
- 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