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Party Fish and Chip Van for Wilsley Pound events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your party in Wilsley Pound.
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Reunions and family get-togethers
A chip van near Wilsley Pound
About our party fish and chip van in Wilsley Pound
It feels like a treat, but stays relaxed: paper portions of fish and chips in the garden. Whether it’s retirement parties and get-togethers with old friends, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
Near Wilsley Pound, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Wilsley Pound: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Wilsley Pound?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity?
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. Send us the address.
Is there a kids’ option?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Wilsley Pound parties: what to know
Wilsley Pound is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van for your party to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Wilsley Pound and nearby villages. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
A christening at Church of the Holy Trinity followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. A green space like Crane Valley is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s. The High Weald National Landscape is within about a mile of Wilsley Pound, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of Kent takes in TN17. We also bring the van to parties in Sissinghurst (1 mile east), Wilsley Green (1 mile south-west), Cranbrook Common (1 mile north-east), Flishinghurst (2 miles west) and Colliers Green (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Foley Park (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.6 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Cranbrook School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bull Public House (0.7 miles east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Hiring a hall and a caterer adds up. A van on the drive keeps it simple. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- Something for guests to gather round
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- We cover Wilsley Pound and the whole of Kent
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
For event organisers in Wilsley Pound
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
How it works
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Sunset in Wilsley Pound is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, light the area around the van.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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 nobody has to miss the party.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Places near Wilsley Pound
What else we do in Wilsley Pound
Events we cater in Wilsley Pound
There is no kitchen to clear up afterwards.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Children’s parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Summer garden parties
Guests arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Staplehurst station, roughly 4.4 miles north of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How many hours the van serves
- The cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
Planning the van’s spot
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:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Count children separately
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, and serve as the party carries on.
Somewhere to sit makes eating easier.
- 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