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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Bishopstone, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Bishopstone.
- Community festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
- Village fêtes
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How our fish and chip van for events works in Bishopstone
Country shows and field events suit a van, as long as there is a firm route onto the pitch. Typical bookings include community festivals and school fairs and sports days, with sausage and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips.
Around Bishopstone, a fête or summer fair suits fish and chips. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Display allergens for each stall
Put bins near the queue.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
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How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Winter fairs in Bishopstone are dark by about 3:50pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:45pm by late May.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Bishopstone hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No surprises in your quote
- Events in Bishopstone and across Kent
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read how we price and the cost guide.
FAQs for Bishopstone
Could you trade in Bishopstone Cliffs?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Bishopstone?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Bishopstone?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- What’s available on the pitch
- A queue area clear of rides and games
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Bishopstone
Bishopstone is about 2 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van for your event to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Bishopstone and nearby villages. Bishopstone is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Bishopstone to Canterbury (about 8 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, Herne Bay station, about 2.4 miles west, is the nearest station. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, are a natural home for a chip van. The coast is within about 2 miles of Bishopstone, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Here we cover the CT6 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Manor Road, Puffin Road and Neville Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover events in Hillborough (1 mile south), Beltinge (1 mile west), Hawthorn (1 mile south), Reculver (1 mile east) and Broomfield (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (8 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.3 miles west). The countryside around Bishopstone includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Bishopstone?
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- School fairs and sports days
- Country shows
- Community open days
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
If your event is in Bishopstone Cliffs, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Organising a club, school or community event in Bishopstone? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
- 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