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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Chainhurst events
Fish and chip van for events in Chainhurst: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Fundraisers
- Sports days
- Fish and chip supper nights
Fish and chip van for events for Chainhurst events
Fish and chip van for events in Chainhurst, cooked to order
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we will let you know if we’re available. We serve cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for summer fairs and school fairs and sports days.
Near Chainhurst, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Running an event in Chainhurst
Chainhurst is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. People in Chainhurst book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Chainhurst is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Chainhurst to Canterbury (27 miles away).
Within about 8 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Kent takes in TN12. Local streets include Raynham Villas and Hunton Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Chainhurst we cover include Hunton (1 mile north-west), Benover (2 miles north-west), Congelow (2 miles north-west), Coxheath (2 miles north) and Yalding (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Tonbridge (9 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find South East Romany Museum (2.6 miles south-east) and Oakwood Hospital (4.6 miles north).
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
What else we do in Chainhurst
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Chainhurst
Do you come out to small places like Chainhurst?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Chainhurst close to London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for visitors.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What are the terms for events?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Perfect for your event in Chainhurst
It keeps people on site.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Church fêtes
- Summer fairs
- Music and food festivals
- School fairs and sports days
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Marden station, roughly 2 miles south of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- Any minimum charge
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each item
- How many hours the van serves
What comes out of the fryer
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.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Share pitch details
- Arrange bins and waste collection
Mark out the queue area away from walkways, especially near rides and games.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Information about power and water
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Space for a queue away from paths
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Summer events in Chainhurst have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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- 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