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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Alkham, Kent
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Alkham.
- Summer fairs
- Agricultural and country shows
- School summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events in Alkham
Fish and chip van for events in Alkham, cooked to order
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows, from small community events to bigger crowds. We’re frequently asked to cater food for volunteers and school fairs and sports days, serving sausage and chips, curry sauce and chips.
Near Alkham, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Perfect for your event in Alkham
It suits almost every visitor.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Fundraisers
- Sports tournaments
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Sports days
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Anthony the Martyr, are a natural home for a chip van.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- How late numbers can change
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What the van needs: space, access, power
How it works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Summer fêtes in Alkham 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Alkham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Running an event in Alkham
Alkham is about 3 miles west of Dover, in Kent. For events in Alkham, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Alkham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Alkham to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Kearsney station, about 2.3 miles north-east. Events in parks such as Sladden Wood need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. Within about 6 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 5 miles of Alkham, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
For events in CT15, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include Alkham Valley Road, Hogbrook Hill Lane and Newlyn's Meadow; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to events in South Alkham (1 mile south-west), Chalksole Green (1 mile north-west), Ewell Minnis (1 mile north), Wolverton (1 mile north-east) and Drellingore (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east) and Hythe (8 miles south-west).
A little further out are Folkestone Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and Crabble Corn Mill (2.6 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Working with your venue
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
What comes out of the fryer
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.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a chip van is hard to beat in Alkham. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Alkham
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A clear quote before you book
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Alkham
Is Alkham close to London?
About 62 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you trade in Sladden Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Can the van come to Alkham?
We do. We serve events in Alkham and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Nearby places to Alkham
What else we do in Alkham
- 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