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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Anvil Green
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Anvil Green and Kent, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Fundraisers
- Summer fairs
- Fish and chip supper nights
A chip van near Anvil Green
Fish and chip van for events in Anvil Green, cooked to order
When there’s hot food, people stay longer, which is good for every other stall. Whether it’s agricultural and country shows and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, we can cook curry sauce, cod and chips and chips for your guests.
Rural events near Anvil Green can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Occasions we serve in Anvil Green
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Community festivals
- Country shows
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Bartholomew, are a natural home for a chip van.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each item
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Anvil Green
Anvil Green is about 5 miles south-west of Wincheap, in Kent. We cover Anvil Green as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Anvil Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Chilham station, about 3.1 miles north-west. Within about 4 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in CT4, we can bring the van to you. Close by, we cover events in Petham (2 miles north-east), Garlinge Green (2 miles north), Mystole (3 miles north), Upper Hardres (3 miles east) and Shalmsford Street (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (8 miles south-west), Canterbury (6 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-west), Folkestone (11 miles south-east) and Whitstable (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Chilham Castle (3.5 miles north-west) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.1 miles north-east).
- Nearby, you will find Compasses Inn (0.7 miles west)
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the parking spot
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. At midsummer, events in Anvil Green stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Anvil Green questions
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Anvil Green from London?
About 52 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Do you do festivals?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we are available.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Have other stalls for special diets
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Information about power and water
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
- 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