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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Blue Bell Hill, Medway
Fish and chip van for events in Blue Bell Hill: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Community festivals
- Country shows
- Sports days
Fresh fish and chips in Blue Bell Hill
How our fish and chip van for events works in Blue Bell Hill
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, once the school agrees where the van goes. We are frequently asked to cater agricultural and country shows and fish and chip supper nights, serving curry sauce, chips and cod and chips.
At a field event near Blue Bell Hill, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Blue Bell Hill
Could you trade in Westfield Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
Is Blue Bell Hill close to London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How big a pitch do you need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we’ll confirm.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
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.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cover Blue Bell Hill and the whole of Medway
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace. In Blue Bell Hill, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:00pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Related guides
Also near Blue Bell Hill
What else we do in Blue Bell Hill
Blue Bell Hill events: pitches and permissions
Blue Bell Hill is about 2 miles south-west of Chatham, in Medway. Give us the address of your event in Blue Bell Hill, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Blue Bell Hill is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
A summer fête at St Alban's Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. PTAs at schools such as Tunbury Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Blue Bell Hill, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the ME5 postcode area. We can serve an event on streets such as Laurie Gray Avenue, Thorn Close and Barling Close, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Blue Bell Hill, we also cover Kit's Coty (1 mile south), Walderslade (1 mile east), Lordswood (2 miles east), Chatham (2 miles north-east) and Lidsing (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Gillingham (4 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (5 miles north-east), Strood (4 miles north), Luton (3 miles north-east) and Park Wood (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St. Bartholomew's Hospital (3.5 miles north) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north). Open spaces near Blue Bell Hill include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Schools near Blue Bell Hill include Greenacre Academy (1.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Robin Hood Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Agree the terms in writing
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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