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Party Fish and Chip Van in Willesborough
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Willesborough and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Street parties
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthdays
Book the van in Willesborough
How our party fish and chip van works in Willesborough
You do not need to hire a hall: a chip van on the drive turns your home into the venue. Whether it is garden parties and summer get-togethers and children’s parties, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, haddock and chips and gravy for your guests.
Parties around Willesborough are frequently relaxed garden affairs. A chip van fits right in. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Who books party fish and chip van in Willesborough?
Everyone from toddlers to grandparents enjoys it, which makes it perfect for family celebrations.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
- Family parties with children
Historic houses near Willesborough include Godinton House (3.1 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- Whether there is a minimum
- The cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your party is.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space and the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. For a late-May party in Willesborough, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- 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
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Willesborough? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Willesborough
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin: 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.
Could you trade in Ashford Green Corridors?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you come to Willesborough?
Yes, we do. Willesborough is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Let your neighbours know
We park on the agreed spot and set up, and serve as the party carries on.
Somewhere to sit makes eating easier.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Places near Willesborough
What else we do in Willesborough
Planning a party in Willesborough
Willesborough is about 1 mile east of Ashford, in Kent. Bookings in Willesborough come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Willesborough to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Ashford International station, about 0.9 miles west. Parks such as Ashford Green Corridors usually need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Willesborough, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of TN24 and the streets around it. We can serve a party on streets such as Mead Road, Mill Lane and Milne Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Being close to the A2070, Willesborough is simple for us to get to with the van. For parties just outside Willesborough, we cover South Willesborough (1 mile south-west), Newtown (1 mile south-west), Ashford (1 mile west), Finberry (1 mile south) and Park Farm (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (9 miles south-east), Davington (12 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (0.8 miles east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (0.8 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Hatch Park.
- Nearby schools include The North School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The William Harvey Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
- 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