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Fish and chip van for parties in Canterbury, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your party in Canterbury and across Kent.
- Naming days and christenings
- Birthday parties
- Get-togethers with old friends
A chip van near Canterbury
About our party fish and chip van in Canterbury
For children, there’s sausage and chips, so one van feeds the whole party. Typical bookings include family parties with children and retirement parties, with curry sauce, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
There are plenty of party venues in Canterbury, but home is frequently the best venue. Tell us about access and parking. Everything is fried fresh at your party, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it’s light in Canterbury 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.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
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Should I sort the food myself?
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’s fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the party.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The number of meals
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
- The length of service
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Hosting a chip van party in Canterbury
Canterbury is in Kent. People in Canterbury book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
For guests coming by train, Canterbury East station is in Canterbury itself. Parks such as Bus Company Island normally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
This part of Kent takes in CT1, CT2, CT4 and CT3, and we can serve your party anywhere in it. Whether your party is on Long Market, High Street and High Street St Gregorys or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Being close to the A2 and A28, Canterbury is easy for us to reach for your party. We also bring the van to parties in Wincheap (1 mile south-west), Harbledown (1 mile west), Hales Place (1 mile north), Thanington (1 mile south-west) and Stuppington (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles south-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Kent, Canterbury has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you’ll also find Whitefriars Shopping Centre (under half a mile south-west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (under half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Barton Court Grammar School (0.5 miles east) and Canterbury School of Architecture (0.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Old Buttermarket pub (within half a mile south-west)
Also near Canterbury
Also in Canterbury
Occasions we serve in Canterbury
Everyone from toddlers to grandparents enjoys it, which makes it perfect for family celebrations.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Canterbury book the van for events such as:
- Retirement parties
- Family parties with children
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversary celebrations
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Margaret or St Thomas of Canterbury Church, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each item
Common questions in Canterbury
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Margaret?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can the van park in Bus Company Island?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do we need to provide anything?
Mostly just a good parking spot. Tell us what’s available and we will take it from there.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Send us a picture of the drive
- Make sure the van can park legally
- Confirm allergies by email
After service, we pack up.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
Ordering in for a crowd means long waits. A van fries on the spot. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- A clear quote before you book
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cover Canterbury and the whole of Kent
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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