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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Buttsole, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Buttsole and Kent, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Music and food festivals
- Country shows
- Sports days
Planning an event in Buttsole?
Fish and chip van for events in Buttsole, cooked to order
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, once the school agrees where the van goes. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for fish and chip supper nights and sports tournaments.
At a fête or show near Buttsole, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Events in Buttsole and across Kent
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Nearby places to Buttsole
Also in Buttsole
Buttsole: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Buttsole?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve near the sea around Buttsole?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What can visitors choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Community events around Buttsole
Buttsole is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Bookings in Buttsole come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Buttsole is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin? A chip van draws people in. For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Sandwich station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. The coast is within about 5 miles of Buttsole, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Here we cover the CT13 and CT14 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. From Mill Lane, Liss Road and High Street or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to events in Eastry (1 mile north), Ham (1 mile east), Statenborough (1 mile north-east), Marley (2 miles east) and Felderland (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Precinct Toy Collection (2.8 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.1 miles east). Open spaces near Buttsole include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Sandwich Technology School (2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Five Bells pub (less than half a mile north)
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Share pitch details
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Visitors typically gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Summer events in Buttsole have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Buttsole
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Occasions we serve in Buttsole
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls at any fête.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Buttsole and Kent:
- Music and food festivals
- School fairs and sports days
- Sports club events and race days
- Fish and chip supper nights
An event in Ham Fen means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The cancellation terms
- How much space the van takes up
Where the van can park in Buttsole
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Details of any power or water on site
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Buttsole
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
- 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