Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Chartway Street, Kent
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van for events in Chartway Street.
- Community festivals
- Club open days
- Summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events for Chartway Street events
Fish and chip van for events in Chartway Street, cooked to order
A van suits shows and field events, as long as there is a firm route onto the pitch. For church fêtes and village fêtes, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas and more.
At a field event near Chartway Street, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- What’s available on the pitch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
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 Chartway Street
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you come to a school fair in Chartway Street?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can the van come to Chartway Street?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Chartway Street and the rest of Kent. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Nearby places to Chartway Street
Also in Chartway Street
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your event. December events in Chartway Street lose the light at about 3:50pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there is light until about 8:50pm.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Fairs, fêtes and events in Chartway Street
Chartway Street is about 5 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in ME17, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Chartway Street to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
A summer fête at St Peter's and St Paul's Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. PTAs at schools such as Kingswood Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Chartway Street, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We serve events across the ME17 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event at a home on Chartway Street and Workhouse Lane, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Kingswood (1 mile north-east), Ulcombe (1 mile south-east), Broomfield (2 miles north-east), Leeds (2 miles north) and Ashbank (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Sutton Valence Castle (1 mile south-west) and KIMS hospital (5.1 miles north-west).
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Events in Chartway Street and across Kent
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Share pitch details
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
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