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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Chalk events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Chalk.
- Sports tournaments
- Horse and dog shows
- Music and food festivals
Planning an event in Chalk?
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Events in Chalk and across Kent
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
About our fish and chip van for events in Chalk
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. On the menu are chips, curry sauce and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for community open days and club open days.
A fête near Chalk might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The date and time of year
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
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.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Occasions we serve in Chalk
It suits almost every visitor.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Summer fairs
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Festivals
- Community open days
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A chip van draws people in.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any minimum charge
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Chalk questions
Is Chalk close to London?
About 22 miles from central London.
Do you trade at school fairs around Chalk?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Community events around Chalk
Chalk is about 1 mile east of Gravesend, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Chalk will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Chalk is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Chalk to London (22 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Gravesend station, roughly 2 miles west of the centre. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Thamesview School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
This part of Kent takes in DA12, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Chalk Road, Castle Lane and Orlick Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Chalk, we also cover Upper Ifield (1 mile south), Thong (1 mile south), Shorne (1 mile south-east), Shorne Ridgeway (2 miles south-east) and Higham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (3 miles west) and Swanley (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Rochester Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Gravesham Museum (1.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Chalk includes Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Nearby schools include Westcourt Primary School (0.8 miles west) and St John's Catholic Comprehensive (1.1 miles west)
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Share pitch details
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
Mark out the queue area away from walkways, especially near rides and games.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your event. In Chalk, 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.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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More for events in Chalk
- 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