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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Aldington
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Aldington and the surrounding area.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Food for volunteers
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
A chip van near Aldington
Events we cater in Aldington
It keeps people on site.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Club open days
- Church fêtes
- Summer fairs
- Music and food festivals
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Ham Street station, roughly 4.1 miles south-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether VAT is included
- The cancellation terms
- How allergens are handled
Fish and chip van for events in Aldington, fried fresh
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, once the school agrees where the van goes. We serve cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for school summer fairs and village fêtes.
At a field event near Aldington, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Aldington events: pitches and permissions
Aldington is about 5 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Bookings in Aldington come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Aldington to Canterbury (14 miles away).
A summer fête at Church of St Martin is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. School fairs, for a school like Aldington Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Aldington, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in TN25, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Earlsfield, Walnut Ridge and Badgers Close, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Aldington we cover include Clap Hill (1 mile north-west), Stonestreet Green (1 mile north), Bonnington (1 mile south-west), Postling Green (1 mile south-east) and Aldington Frith (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (5 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Hythe (6 miles east), Preston (15 miles north) and Hawkinge (10 miles east).
A little further out are Lympne Castle (3.8 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Local pubs include Walnut Tree Inn (less than half a mile east)
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Organising a club, school or community event in Aldington? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Also near Aldington
Also in Aldington
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Where the van can park in Aldington
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- What’s available on the pitch
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Confirmation the van can trade there
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Classic food your visitors already know
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Aldington questions
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Aldington?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What can visitors choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you come to Aldington?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Aldington is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your visitors, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Aldington, and we will check the date and send a price.
How it works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Summer fêtes in Aldington have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:15pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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