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Fish and chip van for parties in Wilmington, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for your party in Wilmington? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Engagement parties
Planning an event in Wilmington?
About our party fish and chip van in Wilmington
The van can park on a drive, a hardstanding or a firm lawn, with the hatch facing your guests. We are frequently asked to cater summer garden parties and milestone birthdays, with haddock and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
A country party near Wilmington is perfect for fish and chips: fried fresh and eaten outside. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Arrange an alternative if needed
After service, we pack up.
Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.
Wilmington parties: what to know
Wilmington is about 2 miles south-west of Dartford, in Kent. Wilmington is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Wilmington is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Wilmington to London (13 miles away).
Within reach of Wilmington are historic houses such as Hall Place and Gardens (1.7 miles north-west) and Red House (3 miles north-west). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. No room for the van at home? A club or hall car park near Wilmington frequently works. Wilmington is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the DA2, DA5 and DA1 postcode area. Local streets include Common Lane, Parsons Lane and Oakfield Lane; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Wilmington sits on or near the A2, so getting the van to your party is simple. Other places close to Wilmington we cover include Bowmans (1 mile north), Joyden's Wood (1 mile west), Puddledock (1 mile south-west), Coldblow (1 mile north-west) and Crayford (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (10 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Kings Hill (14 miles south-east), Swanscombe (5 miles east) and Windmill Hill (8 miles east).
A little further out are Dartford Library (1.6 miles north-east) and Broadway Shopping Centre (2.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Wansunt Pit.
- Nearby schools include Wilmington Primary School (under half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (0.9 miles east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Colyers (2.8 miles north)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Wilmington? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. In Wilmington, a June party has light until about 9:20pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:05pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- First, tell us 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.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering in for a crowd means long waits. A van fries on the spot. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your party is.
Why Wilmington hosts choose us
- We cover Wilmington and the whole of Kent
- A clear quote before booking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
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Where the van can park in Wilmington
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
Occasions we serve in Wilmington
It works at home: a drive or a firm spot near the garden will do.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Family parties with children
- Birthday parties
- Retirement parties
A green space like Dartford Heath is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if plans change
FAQs for Wilmington
Can you serve after a service at St Barnabas?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Could you trade in Dartford Heath?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
What do you need at the house?
Mostly just a good parking spot. Tell us what’s available and we will take it from there.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
- 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