Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Chilham, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Chilham and Kent, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Club open days
- Agricultural and country shows
- Crew and volunteer catering
Fish and chip van for events for Chilham events
How our fish and chip van for events works in Chilham
Food is fried to order, so nothing sits waiting. For school fairs and sports days and agricultural and country shows, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
At a field event near Chilham, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Chilham
Is Chilham close to London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London.
Is Chilham too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What does the pitch need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we’ll explain the options.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- What’s available on the pitch
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- Classic food your visitors already know
- We cover Chilham and the whole of Kent
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Chilham events: pitches and permissions
Chilham is about 5 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Events in Chilham are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent.
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Chilham, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Events in parks such as Broadham Down need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Chilham, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Kent takes in CT4, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Local streets include The Street, The Square and Bagham Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Mountain Street (1 mile south-west), Old Wives Lees (1 mile north), Godmersham (2 miles south), Shottenden (2 miles west) and Perrywood (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (8 miles north) and Faversham (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Chilham Castle (less than half a mile west). The countryside around Chilham includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include Woolpack Inn (less than half a mile west)
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Have other stalls for special diets
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. Summer fêtes in Chilham have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:00pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Chilham?
Hot food keeps families around for longer.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Sports tournaments
- Feeding event crew
- Agricultural and country shows
- Community open days
For anyone arriving by train, there is a station right in Chilham: Chilham station.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- How much space the van takes up
- Allergen information for each item
- How late numbers can change
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Also in Chilham
- 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