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Fish and chip van for parties in Windmill Hill, Kent
Party fish and chip van in Windmill Hill: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Big birthdays
- Retirement parties
- Children’s parties
Fresh fish and chips in Windmill Hill
Party fish and chip van for your party in Windmill Hill
Guests who don’t know each other end up chatting in the queue. For neighbourhood get-togethers and summer garden parties, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips and more.
Parties around Windmill Hill are frequently relaxed garden affairs. The van fits right in. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Windmill Hill?
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why book our van in Windmill Hill
- No surprises in your quote
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Hot food handed straight over
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
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.
Party venues around Windmill Hill
Windmill Hill is about 1 mile north-west of Gravesend, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of Windmill Hill or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Windmill Hill is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Windmill Hill to London (21 miles away).
Within reach of Windmill Hill are historic houses such as Cobham College (3.3 miles south). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Christ Church Milton, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
Wherever your party is in DA12 and DA11, we can fry fresh for your guests. Your party could be at a house on New Road, Sun Lane and Joy Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Windmill Hill sits on or near the A227, which makes travel to your party easy. Other places close to Windmill Hill we cover include Gravesend (1 mile south-east), Milton-next-Gravesend (1 mile north-east), Denton (1 mile east), Northfleet (1 mile west) and Painters Ash (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Swanley (9 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Gravesham Museum (0.5 miles north) and Stone Castle (4.1 miles west). The countryside around Windmill Hill includes Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Mayfield Grammar School (0.5 miles west) and St John's Catholic Comprehensive (0.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Waterloo Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
Nearby places to Windmill Hill
What else we do in Windmill Hill
Occasions we serve in Windmill Hill
It feels like a treat.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Windmill Hill and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Birthday parties
- Family reunions
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Children’s parties
For guests coming by train, Gravesend station, about 0.5 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
Windmill Hill questions
What’s the nearest station to Windmill Hill?
The closest is Gravesend station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
We’re gathering after a service at Christ Church Milton: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How much does a fish and chip van for your party cost in Windmill Hill?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
What do you need at the house?
Tell us what’s available at the address when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. For a late-May party in Windmill Hill, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check where the van can park and send a price.
- We arrive, park on the drive or agreed spot and set up.
- We serve hot from the hatch while the party carries on.
- We pack up when we are done and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Windmill Hill
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many people are eating
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- How far we travel
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Show us where the van would go
- Count children separately
- Confirm allergies by email
Plan where the queue stands if the van is on the drive.
Put the menu up by the van.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
- 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