Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Acol, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Acol and the surrounding area.
- Village fêtes
- Fundraisers
- Feeding event crew
Planning an event in Acol?
Fish and chip van for events in Acol, cooked to order
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we’ll let you know if we’re available. Typical bookings include horse and dog shows and sports club events and race days, with mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
At a fête or show near Acol, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Community events around Acol
Acol is about 4 miles south-west of Margate, in Kent. In and around Acol, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your visitors. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Mildreds Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Birchington Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. With the sea within about 4 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Anywhere in CT7, we can fry fresh for your visitors. We can serve an event on streets such as The Street, Dilnot Lane and Margate Hill, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Acol, we also cover Mount Pleasant (1 mile south), Birchington (1 mile north), Way (1 mile south-east), Minster (2 miles south) and Westgate-on-Sea (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (11 miles south-west), Margate (4 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (4 miles east), Broadstairs (5 miles east) and Whitstable (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Powell-Cotton Museum (0.7 miles north) and Westwood Cross (3.6 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Acol include King Ethelbert School (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include Crown & Sceptre pub (under half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Margate West (2.4 miles north-east)
What else we do in Acol
Perfect for your event in Acol
It suits almost every visitor.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Horse and dog shows
- Community open days
- Fish and chip supper nights
- School summer fairs
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Birchington-On-Sea station, about 1.5 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payment is due
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Summer fêtes in Acol have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:00pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Agree who removes waste
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Set a time for helpers’ food
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch, at the agreed time.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Acol
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Acol
Do you come out to small places like Acol?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you come to a school fair in Acol?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
How big a pitch do you need?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll check it works.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your visitors, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
- 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