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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Allington events
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Allington and Kent, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Village fêtes
- Music and food festivals
- Food for volunteers
Fish and chip van for events in Allington
Fish and chip van for events in Allington, cooked to order
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we will tell you quickly whether we can come. Typical bookings include community open days and village fêtes and summer fairs, serving cod and chips, chips and sausage and chips.
For events in a place like Allington, one hot-food trader most people like makes life easy. A chip van does that. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
- Service time
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Allington
Also in Allington
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Allington hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Ensure allergen information is available
Put bins near the queue.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Running an event in Allington
Allington is about 2 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. For an event in Allington, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Allington. We serve 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Allington to Canterbury (about 25 miles away).
A summer fête at St. Nicholas' Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Allington Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 7 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
For events in ME16, ME20 and ME14, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Streets in the area include Wyatt Road, Beaver Road and Godwin Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Aylesford (1 mile north-west), Fant (1 mile south), Ditton (2 miles west), East Farleigh (2 miles south) and Kettle Corner (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles south-west) and Northfleet (12 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum (1.3 miles south-east) and Fremlin Walk (1.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include The Maplesden Noakes School (0.7 miles south-east) and St. Simon Stock Catholic School (0.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Malta Inn (0.8 miles north-east)
For event organisers in Allington
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Allington? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Allington?
It is low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
In Allington and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Club open days
- Agricultural and country shows
- Community festivals
An event in Whatman Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
FAQs for Allington
Do you trade at school fairs around Allington?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Can the van park in Whatman Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Do you do crew food?
Yes. Tell us how many and when, and we will quote.
Do you do festivals?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we are available.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How big a pitch do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Mention any power or water.
What are the terms for events?
We’ll talk it through when you send the details, and we will agree terms.
How the day works
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. The frying and serving are down to us. Evening events in Allington have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- 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.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use 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