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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Chislet events
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Chislet and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Fundraisers
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Music and food festivals
Book the van in Chislet
About our fish and chip van for events in Chislet
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, which helps volunteer-run events. We serve curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for horse and dog shows and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers.
Rural events near Chislet can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Chislet: your questions answered
Can you come to a school fair in Chislet?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Could you trade in Grove Ferry Picnic Area?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Chislet?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before you book
- All the chip-shop extras
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Also near Chislet
Other occasions in Chislet
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. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Step by step
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Summer fêtes in Chislet have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:00pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
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What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Information about power and water
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Space for a queue away from paths
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Chislet
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
When the event closes, we pack up.
A few benches near the van help.
Community events around Chislet
Chislet is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Bookings in Chislet come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Chislet is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Chislet to Canterbury (6 miles away).
A school like Chislet Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Events in parks such as Grove Ferry Picnic Area need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. The coast is within about 4 miles of Chislet, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Events anywhere in CT3 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. Other places close to Chislet we cover include Hollow Street (1 mile south-west), Chitty (1 mile east), Boyden Gate (1 mile north), Old Tree (1 mile west) and Hoath (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Chislet include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- 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