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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Bobbing events
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Bobbing. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Feeding event crew
- Church fêtes
Fresh fish and chips in Bobbing
How our fish and chip van for events works in Bobbing
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. For fundraisers and music and food festivals, we can cook curry sauce, chips and cod and chips.
At a fête or show near Bobbing, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In Bobbing, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:15pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Where the van can park in Bobbing
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- What’s available on the pitch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a stall visitors will queue for, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cover Bobbing and the whole of Kent
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
For event organisers in Bobbing
Organising a club, school or community event in Bobbing? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
- The date and time of year
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Give us an idea of numbers
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Bobbing: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Bobbing too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What do you need on the pitch?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll confirm.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes. We’ll need a safe route onto the site away from children.
Event catering near Bobbing
Bobbing is about 2 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Bobbing, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Bobbing is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Bobbing to Canterbury (17 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Bartholomew, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. School fairs, for a school like Grove Park Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Within about 7 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 ME9, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. From Bobbing Hill, Cold Harbour Lane and Ladyfields Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Keycol (1 mile west), Chestnut Street (1 mile south-west), Danaway (1 mile south-west), Newington (1 mile west) and Oad Street (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles west), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Bayford Court (1.9 miles east) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.4 miles east).
- Schools near Bobbing include Westlands School (0.7 miles south-east)
Who books fish and chip van for events in Bobbing?
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Bobbing book the van for events such as:
- Sports club events and race days
- Country shows
- Summer fairs
- Sports days
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Newington station, roughly 1.4 miles west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What they can offer for dietary needs
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
- 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