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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Aylesford events
Fish and chip van for events in Aylesford: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Fundraisers
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Village fêtes
A chip van near Aylesford
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Aylesford
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows, from small community events to bigger crowds. On the menu are sausage and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and we’re frequently booked for country shows and school summer fairs.
Summer fairs around Aylesford are often run by volunteers, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Nearby places to Aylesford
What else we do in Aylesford
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- A clear route onto the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Aylesford
Can the van park in Ditton Quarry?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Aylesford close to London?
About 28 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we’ll explain the options.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Tell us about the pitch
When the event closes, we pack up.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. 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. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A clear quote before booking
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Hot food handed straight over
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Community events around Aylesford
Aylesford is about 3 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Across the ME20 area, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Aylesford to Canterbury (26 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Aylesford Church? A chip van draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, Aylesford station serves Aylesford directly. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Aylesford, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in ME20, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Local streets include Station Road, High Street and Hall Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover events in Ditton (1 mile west), Allington (1 mile south-east), East Malling (2 miles west), Well Street (2 miles south-west) and Fant (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Allington Castle (1.7 miles east) and Medway megaliths (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Local schools include Aylesford School (under half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Events we cater in Aylesford
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Festivals
- Sports tournaments
- School fairs and sports days
- Church fêtes
If your event is in Ditton Quarry, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether there is a minimum
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. For an evening event in Aylesford, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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