Kent · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Badlesmere events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Badlesmere.
- Food for volunteers
- Summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
Book the van in Badlesmere
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event, with cakes and teas alongside. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Bookings across Kent, including Badlesmere
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Badlesmere
Country shows and field events suit a van, as long as there is a firm route onto the pitch. For country shows and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, we can cook haddock and chips, chips and mushy peas and more.
Rural events near Badlesmere can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Event catering near Badlesmere
Badlesmere is about 4 miles south of Preston, in Kent. For an event in Badlesmere, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Badlesmere. Badlesmere is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Sheldwich Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Leonard, are a natural home for a chip van. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Badlesmere, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in ME13, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Sheldwich Lees (1 mile north), Sheldwich (1 mile north), Throwley (1 mile west), Throwley Forstal (1 mile west) and North Street (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (9 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north).
A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.4 miles east).
- Local pubs include Red Lion pub (0.8 miles south-west)
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 anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Events we cater in Badlesmere
It suits almost every visitor.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Badlesmere book the van for events such as:
- Church fêtes
- Fundraisers
- Village fêtes
- School fairs and sports days
For visitors coming by rail, Selling station is about 2.7 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- How many hours the van serves
- When final numbers are due
What happens on the day
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Summer events in Badlesmere have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Badlesmere? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Badlesmere
How far is Badlesmere from London?
About 45 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Badlesmere?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you come to Badlesmere?
We do. Badlesmere is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
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’ll be honest about what’s possible.
How do you charge at fêtes?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree it in writing.
Nearby places to Badlesmere
More for events in Badlesmere
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Details of any power or water on site
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Badlesmere
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Badlesmere
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Badlesmere? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
- 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