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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Charing events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Charing and across Kent.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports tournaments
- Festivals
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Charing
Can the van park in Spuckles and Kennelling Woods?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Charing?
Charing has its own station: Charing station.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
Do you come to Charing?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Charing and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
What does the pitch need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Fish and chip van for events in Charing, cooked to order
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. On the menu are sausage and chips, curry sauce and chips, and we’re often booked for village fêtes and summer fairs and country shows.
Around Charing, a fête or summer fair suits fish and chips. Send us the pitch and access details. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will 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.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it’s cool. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Hot food handed straight over
- A clear quote before you book
- Bookings across Kent, including Charing
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. December events in Charing lose the light at about 3:50pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:45pm by late May.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Places near Charing
More for events in Charing
Running an event in Charing
Charing is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Charing as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Charing is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Events in parks such as Spuckles and Kennelling Woods need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. School fairs, for a school like Charing Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Within about 7 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in TN27, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your event is on The High Street, Market Place and Station Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Charing, we also cover Charing Heath (1 mile west), Cold Harbour (2 miles north-west), Lenham Heath (2 miles west), Stonebridge Green (2 miles west) and Lenham Forstal (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (4.3 miles west).
- Nearby, you’ll find King's Head Public House (under half a mile north-east)
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
- Service time
- The minimum booking
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Display allergens for each stall
- Set a time for helpers’ food
When the event closes, we pack up.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Charing?
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls at any fête.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Charing and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Feeding event crew
- School summer fairs
- Church fêtes
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, are a natural home for a chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- Any minimum charge
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- 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