Kent · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in Woodland
Something for almost everyone: 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 Woodland.
- Leaving parties
- Children’s parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
A chip van near Woodland
Party fish and chip van for your party in Woodland
A chip van also works for street parties, once the council has agreed the road closure. We are frequently asked to cater street parties and neighbourhood events and garden parties and summer get-togethers, serving curry sauce, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Near Woodland, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your party, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Occasions we serve in Woodland
It feels like a treat, and it gets people talking.
In Woodland and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Family reunions
- Family celebrations after a christening
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Westenhanger station, roughly 2.9 miles south-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- If the price includes VAT
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Other occasions in Woodland
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Organising a club, school or community event in Woodland? 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.
Planning a party in Woodland
Woodland is about 4 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. We serve parties at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Woodland and the surrounding area. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Woodland to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Acrise Place (2.9 miles east) and Westenhanger Castle (3.1 miles south-west). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. Woodland is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 5 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice.
Wherever your party is in CT18, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For parties just outside Woodland, we cover Skeete (1 mile south-west), Hemsted (1 mile north-west), Lyminge (1 mile east), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Ottinge (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Victoria Hospital (5.6 miles south-east) and Saltwood Castle (3.6 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Tolsford Hill.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your party in Woodland. In Woodland, a June party has light until about 9:15pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:00pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you are eating late.
- It starts with your date, address and numbers.
- You get an access check and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, park up and heat the fryers.
- We fry fresh and serve from the hatch as your guests come up.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the drive tidy.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Send us a photo of the drive
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in.
Plan cover in case of showers.
Common questions in Woodland
What’s the nearest station to Woodland?
The closest is Westenhanger station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Woodland?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can you park at our house?
It depends on the drive and the access. Tell us about gates, slopes and overhead branches, and we will tell you honestly.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your party and we will send a quote.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Where the van can park in Woodland
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- 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