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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Chegworth, Kent
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 Chegworth.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Summer fairs
- School fairs and sports days
A chip van near Chegworth
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Chegworth hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Classic food your visitors already know
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Fish and chip van for events in Chegworth, fried fresh
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. We are frequently asked to cater church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and food for volunteers, with chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Rural events near Chegworth can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Where the van can park in Chegworth
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. At midsummer, events in Chegworth stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch, at the agreed time.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Chegworth events: pitches and permissions
Chegworth is about 6 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Around Chegworth, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your visitors. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Harrietsham Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. For visitors coming by rail, Harrietsham station is about 1 mile away. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 2 miles of Chegworth, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We serve events across ME17. For events just outside Chegworth, we cover Broomfield (1 mile west), Pollhill (1 mile south-east), Harrietsham (1 mile east), Kingswood (1 mile south-west) and Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (11 miles west).
A little further out are KIMS hospital (4.9 miles north-west) and Leeds Castle (0.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Local pubs include The Park Gate Inn (0.9 miles north-west)
Perfect for your event in Chegworth
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Chegworth, people book us for events such as:
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Community open days
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Sports tournaments
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Margaret, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if plans change
- Allergen information for each item
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Towns and villages near Chegworth
Also in Chegworth
Questions from Chegworth
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.
Do you trade at school fairs around Chegworth?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What can visitors choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do you come to Chegworth?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Chegworth is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
- 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.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
- 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