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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Charing Heath, Kent
Fish and chip van for events in Charing Heath: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Country shows
- Music and food festivals
- School fairs and sports days
Fresh fish and chips in Charing Heath
What affects the price in Charing Heath
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Numbers
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
About our fish and chip van for events in Charing Heath
Country shows and field events suit a van, as long as there is a firm route onto the pitch. Popular choices include haddock and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for country shows and charity fundraisers and community events.
At a field event near Charing Heath, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Charing Heath?
It needs little from volunteers.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Charing Heath book the van for occasions like:
- Community open days
- School summer fairs
- Festivals
- Feeding event crew
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Charing station, roughly 1.2 miles east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Also near Charing Heath
Other occasions in Charing Heath
FAQs for Charing Heath
How far is Charing Heath from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Charing Heath?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
What do you need on the pitch?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your event. Evening events in Charing Heath have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the van can get in
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Charing Heath?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before you book
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Running an event in Charing Heath
Charing Heath is about 7 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Charing Heath, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We take the van to 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Charing Heath, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in TN27 start with a parking spot for the van. From Wind Hill Lane, Cherry Tree Road and Charing Heath Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Charing Heath we cover include Lenham Heath (1 mile north-west), Stonebridge Green (1 mile south-west), Lenham Forstal (1 mile north-west), Charing (1 mile east) and Cold Harbour (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (7 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Coldbridge Castle (2.9 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access that avoids crowds
- Details of any power or water on site
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- 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