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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Bishopsbourne
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Bishopsbourne.
- School summer fairs
- Sports club events and race days
- Feeding event crew
A chip van near Bishopsbourne
Fish and chip van for events in Bishopsbourne, fried fresh
Country shows and field events suit a van, as long as there is a firm route onto the pitch. For village fêtes and summer fairs and sports days, we can cook sausage and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips and more.
Near Bishopsbourne, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. December events in Bishopsbourne lose the light at about 3:50pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:45pm by late May.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Agree who removes waste
Plan where the queue forms.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
What affects the price in Bishopsbourne
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Bishopsbourne
Can the van go 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 work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Bishopsbourne?
Bekesbourne station, about 2.2 miles north of the centre.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What are the terms for events?
It depends on the event: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Bishopsbourne
Bishopsbourne is about 4 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Events in Bishopsbourne are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
A summer fête at Church of St Mary is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Bishopsbourne, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Kent takes in CT4, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Local streets include The Street, Park Lane and Crows Camp Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Bishopsbourne, we also cover Kingston (1 mile south-east), Bridge (1 mile north), Out Elmstead (1 mile south-east), Marley (1 mile south) and Patrixbourne (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Canterbury Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.2 miles north-west).
- Local pubs include The Mermaid Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Who books fish and chip van for events in Bishopsbourne?
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Bishopsbourne book the van for events such as:
- Club open days
- Horse and dog shows
- Church fêtes
- School summer fairs
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 2.2 miles north of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether travel is included
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A quote that spells everything out
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What else we do in Bishopsbourne
- 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