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Party Fish and Chip Van in Wormshill
Party fish and chip van in Wormshill: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Retirement parties
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How our party fish and chip van works in Wormshill
Birthdays, garden parties, anniversaries and christenings all suit a fish and chip van. It is food every generation enjoys. We’re often asked to cater get-togethers with old friends and big birthdays, with gravy, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
Near Wormshill, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
How the day works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. At midsummer, it’s light in Wormshill until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your party. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Party venues around Wormshill
Wormshill is about 4 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Tell us where your party in Wormshill will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Wormshill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
Guests arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Harrietsham station, roughly 2.9 miles south of the centre. If the day starts at St Giles, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Wormshill, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For parties in ME9, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. That could mean a party at a home on The Street, Dray's Field and Bottom Pond Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve parties in Bicknor (1 mile north-west), Hucking (2 miles west), Hollingbourne (3 miles south-west), Marley (3 miles south) and Harrietsham (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-east), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (9 miles east) and Minster (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are KIMS hospital (6 miles west) and Leeds Castle (3.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Wormshill include Detling Hill.
- Local pubs include The Blacksmith's Arms Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Nearby places to Wormshill
Other occasions in Wormshill
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Send us a photo of the drive
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Make sure the van can park legally
It’s worth telling the neighbours, or invite them.
Your own cake makes the perfect finish.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Wormshill
Do you come out to small places like Wormshill?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve after a service at St Giles?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
How early do summer dates go?
Summer Saturdays book up first, so ask early.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. 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. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Wormshill
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Events we cater in Wormshill
It suits all ages, which makes it perfect for family celebrations.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Summer garden parties
- Leaving parties
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Street parties
Within reach of Wormshill are historic houses such as Leeds Castle (3.7 miles south-west). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there is a minimum
- How late numbers can change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How allergens are handled
- 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