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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Chitty
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Chitty. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Community festivals
- Village fêtes
- Club open days
Fish and chip van for events for Chitty events
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Details of any power or water on site
- Access that avoids crowds
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Chitty
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
How our fish and chip van for events works in Chitty
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers. Typical bookings include sports tournaments and church fêtes, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and chips.
At a field event near Chitty, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Step by step
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Summer fêtes in Chitty have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:00pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Nearby places to Chitty
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Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Event catering near Chitty
Chitty is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Chitty is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Chitty is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
If your event is in Grove Ferry Picnic Area, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin? A chip van draws people in. The coast is within about 4 miles of Chitty, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Wherever your event is in CT3, we can bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Chislet (1 mile west), Hollow Street (1 mile south-west), Boyden Gate (1 mile north-west), Old Tree (1 mile west) and Highstead (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Chitty includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Questions from Chitty
Do you trade at school fairs around Chitty?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Can you serve near the sea around Chitty?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Chitty?
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls at any fête.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Chitty, people book us for events such as:
- Horse and dog shows
- Food for volunteers
- Sports tournaments
- Summer fairs
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Chislet Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How allergens are handled
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Agree the terms in writing
When the event closes, we pack up.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
- 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