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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Kent

From the largest town to the smallest village in Kent, we can bring fish and chip van for events to your event. Tell us your date for a quote.

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Fish and chip van for events in every part of Kent

A fish and chip van for festivals, fêtes, school fairs, sports days and community events. Choose your town from the list to see local details, or ask us for a quote.

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About fish and chip van for events in Kent

A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Popular choices include cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for school summer fairs and church fêtes.

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.

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.
We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.

Cost

Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.

Why book with us

Events across Kent
All the chip-shop extras
Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up

Getting a price

The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.

Near you in Maidstone

Around Maidstone, we take the van to homes and venues near Paper Makers Arms, Maidstone Grammar School and St Philip's Church and the streets around them. Nearby too are River Len LNR (less than half a mile north-east), South Borough Primary School (under half a mile south) and St Augustine Academy (1.2 miles west). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Maidstone West station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Maidstone Carriage Museum (under half a mile north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (1.8 miles west). Open spaces near Maidstone include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.

Event catering across Kent

Rural events in Kent often need traders who bring everything with them, while events in Maidstone, Ashford and Canterbury need quick service. The van does both. The Kent Downs National Landscape and the High Weald National Landscape are within easy reach of places across Kent, where some venues have extra rules about vehicles. Around 219 places in Kent are close to the coast, where we always think about shelter for the queue.

Maidstone: Events in parks such as River Len LNR need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Maidstone West station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. December events in Maidstone lose the light at about 3:50pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.

Can’t we just order from the chip shop?

Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.

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.

A chip van compared with other options

For a stall visitors will queue for, a fish and chip van is a great choice.

Comparing caterers

Whether there is a minimum
Any travel, parking or access charges
How late numbers can change
How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun

Food your guests will love

Sausage and chips

Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.

Gravy

Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.

Allergies and dietary needs

With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:

Agree when volunteers will eat
Share pitch details
Settle the pitch terms early
Arrange bins and waste collection

Put bins near the queue.

A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.

What the van needs

Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:

The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
Somewhere firm if it rains
Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways

Kent questions

Do you do crew food?

Yes. Give us numbers and a time.

Do we need to provide equipment?

Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.

Do we need to provide anything?

A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.

How far ahead should we book?

Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.

Can you come to a school event?

Yes. We’ll agree access before the children arrive.

Do you do anything other than fish?

There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.

How quickly can you serve everyone?

It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.