Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Chilton, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Chilton.
- Summer fairs
- Sports club events and race days
- Crew and volunteer catering
Book the van in Chilton
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Settle the pitch terms early
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Fish and chip van for events in Chilton, cooked to order
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers, or both. We serve chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater community open days and food for volunteers.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Chilton are made for a chip van. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Events we cater in Chilton
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Chilton and Kent:
- School summer fairs
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Feeding event crew
- Horse and dog shows
School fairs, for a school like Chilton Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deposit and payment dates
How it works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. December events in Chilton lose the light at about 3:50pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:45pm by late May.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
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. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Chilton
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Chilton questions
Could you trade in Sandwich and Pegwell Bay?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Chilton close to London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Do you do festivals?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we are available.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your visitors, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Event catering near Chilton
Chilton is about 1 mile south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. In and around Chilton, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, 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 14 miles away.
If your event is in Sandwich and Pegwell Bay, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Laurence, are a natural home for a chip van. The coast is within about 2 miles of Chilton, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Wherever your event is in CT11 and CT12, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Saxon Road, Downs Road and Edith Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Being close to the A299, Chilton is easy for us to reach for your event. Other places close to Chilton we cover include Pegwell (1 mile south), Cliffs End (1 mile west), Newington (1 mile north), Manston (1 mile north-west) and Haine (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles west), Margate (3 miles north), Dover (14 miles south), Broadstairs (3 miles north-east), Deal (8 miles south) and Herne Bay (11 miles west).
A little further out are Westwood Cross (1.9 miles north) and Ramsgate Tunnels (0.9 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include Churchill House School With Railed Area (0.9 miles east) and Chatham House Grammar School (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Belle Vue pub (within half a mile south)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why book our van in Chilton
- We cover Chilton and the whole of Kent
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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