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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Clapper Hill
Bring the chip shop to your event in Clapper Hill. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Fundraisers
- Horse and dog shows
- Festivals
Book the van in Clapper Hill
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Clapper Hill
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. For village fêtes and sports tournaments, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
At a fête or show near Clapper Hill, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Running an event in Clapper Hill
Clapper Hill is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Across the TN27 area, we can bring the van to you. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Clapper Hill to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
An event in Wattle Wood means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Clapper Hill, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
For events in TN27, we just need to know where the van can park. If your venue is just outside Clapper Hill, we also cover Fosten Green (1 mile west), East End (1 mile south-west), Parkgate (1 mile south-east), London Beach (2 miles east) and Strood (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (10 miles east), Foley Park (14 miles north), Paddock Wood (12 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles south-east) and Bearsted (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Mervyn Quinlan Museum (1.2 miles south-west) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.8 miles north-west).
For event organisers in Clapper Hill
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Occasions we serve in Clapper Hill
It suits almost every visitor.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Clapper Hill:
- Food for volunteers
- Sports club events and race days
- Sports days
- Fundraisers
If visitors are coming by train, Headcorn station is about 4.8 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there’s a minimum
- When final numbers are due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When payment is due
Clapper Hill questions
Is Clapper Hill close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How do you charge at fêtes?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree it in writing.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you come to Clapper Hill?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Clapper Hill and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
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What else we do in Clapper Hill
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Clapper Hill? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
How it works
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In Clapper Hill, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:15pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:00pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or TN27 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
- 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