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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Appledore
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Appledore and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- School summer fairs
- Country shows
- Church fêtes
Fish and chip van for events in Appledore
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Appledore?
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Appledore and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Sports tournaments
- Horse and dog shows
- School summer fairs
- Crew and volunteer catering
For anyone arriving by train, Appledore (Kent) station is about 1.3 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Fish and chip van for events in Appledore, fried fresh
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows, from small community events to bigger crowds. Whether it is food for volunteers and horse and dog shows, we can cook sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
At a field event near Appledore, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Common questions in Appledore
Is Appledore too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve near the sea around Appledore?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can the van come to our fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we’re available.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Details of any power or water on site
- Access that avoids crowds
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Step by step
The first sign we have arrived is usually the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Evening events in Appledore have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Appledore? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
Planning help
Places near Appledore
What else we do in Appledore
What affects the price in Appledore
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Running an event in Appledore
Appledore is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Across the TN26 area, we can bring the van to you. Appledore is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul? A chip van draws people in. The coast is within about 6 miles of Appledore, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
We cover events in every part of the TN26 postcode area. Whether your event is on The Street, Old Way and Court Lodge Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover events in Appledore Heath (1 mile north), Stone in Oxney (1 mile south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Stone Corner (3 miles west) and Brattle (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (7 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (14 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Appledore include Orlestone Forest.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need, with cakes and teas alongside. The cost per head usually 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 Appledore hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van 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