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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Bilting
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Bilting. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Community festivals
- Country shows
- School summer fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Bilting
The process
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. December events in Bilting lose the light at about 3:50pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:45pm by late May.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Fish and chip van for events in Bilting, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it is hot and crisp. On the menu are sausage and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for fish and chip supper nights and festivals.
Near Bilting, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Bilting
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Have other stalls for special diets
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Occasions we serve in Bilting
It keeps people on site for longer.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Sports days
- Country shows
- Festivals
- Fish and chip supper nights
For visitors coming by rail, Wye station is about 1.7 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if plans change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event, with cakes and teas alongside. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Quick service from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Running an event in Bilting
Bilting is about 6 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the TN25 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Bilting is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Bilting to Canterbury (8 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Lawrence? A chip van draws people in. If your event is in Godmersham Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. Within about 2 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of Kent takes in TN25, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Canterbury Road and Bilting Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve events in Godmersham (1 mile north-east), Mountain Street (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles north-west), Chilham (3 miles north-east) and Shottenden (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (6 miles south-west), Canterbury (8 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Faversham (8 miles north).
A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.5 miles north) and William Harvey Hospital (4.8 miles south).
Working with your venue
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Places near Bilting
What else we do in Bilting
Bilting questions
How far is Bilting from London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Bilting?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Can the van come to Bilting?
We do. Bilting is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your visitors, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
- 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