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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Capstone
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Capstone? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Fundraisers
- Church fêtes
- Village fêtes
Fish and chip van for events for Capstone events
Fish and chip van for events in Capstone, fried fresh
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers, or both. We are frequently asked to cater community festivals and fish and chip supper nights, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
Near Capstone, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Events we cater in Capstone
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Village fêtes
- School fairs and sports days
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Club open days
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 2 miles north of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each item
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Other occasions in Capstone
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food is a draw when it’s cool. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why Capstone hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in Capstone and across Medway
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Event catering near Capstone
Capstone is about 1 mile south-west of Gillingham, in Medway. Give us the address of your event in Capstone, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to all 68 towns and villages across Medway. Our bookings stretch from Capstone to Canterbury (23 miles away).
If your event is in Darland Banks, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. PTAs at schools such as Hempstead Infant School often want one reliable hot-food stall. Within about 8 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We take the van to events all over the ME7 postcode area and the streets around it. Nearby, we also serve events in Darland (1 mile north), Hale (1 mile north-west), Hempstead (1 mile south-east), Gillingham (1 mile north-east) and Chatham (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Rochester (4 miles north-west), Strood (4 miles north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north), Rochester Riverside (3 miles north-west), Peters Village (4 miles west) and Brompton (3 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Medway Maritime Hospital (1.7 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (2.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Local schools include Chatham Grammar School for Girls (1.2 miles north-west) and The Robert Napier School (1.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Star pub (1 mile north)
- Other local spots include Chatham Free Library (1.9 miles north-west)
Questions from Capstone
Can you come to a school fair in Capstone?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Capstone too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you do festivals?
Yes, where the date suits. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
What do you need on the pitch?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. The frying and serving are down to us. Evening events in Capstone have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Capstone
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Should I sort the food myself?
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Arrange bins and waste collection
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
- 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