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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Appledore Heath events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Appledore Heath and across Kent.
- Fundraisers
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Country shows
Fish and chip van for events for Appledore Heath events
About our fish and chip van for events in Appledore Heath
When there’s hot food, people stay longer, which is good for every other stall. For festivals and sports days, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
At a fête or show near Appledore Heath, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
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A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Step by step
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Winter fairs in Appledore Heath are dark by about 3:50pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:45pm by late May.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
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Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Display allergens for each stall
- Give us an idea of numbers
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Appledore Heath
Appledore Heath is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Appledore Heath and the surrounding area. Appledore Heath is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Wherever your event is in TN26, we can bring the van to you. That could mean an event at a home on School Road, Heathside and Woodchurch Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Appledore Heath we cover include Appledore (1 mile south), Stone in Oxney (2 miles south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Brattle (2 miles north) and Brook Street (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (8 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3 miles north). The countryside around Appledore Heath includes Orlestone Forest.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Appledore Heath
Do you come out to small places like Appledore Heath?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Appledore Heath close to London?
About 49 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
What do you need on the pitch?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for visitors.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Appledore Heath?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Appledore Heath and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Fundraisers
- Sports tournaments
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.6 miles east of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if plans change
- Allergen information for each item
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Somewhere firm if it rains
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Appledore Heath
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a chip van is hard to beat in Appledore Heath. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Appledore Heath hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No surprises in your quote
- Classic food your visitors already know
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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