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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Cliftonville, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Cliftonville? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Fundraisers
- Agricultural and country shows
Fresh fish and chips in Cliftonville
Fish and chip van for events in Cliftonville, cooked to order
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van, from small community events to bigger crowds. Whether it’s sports club events and race days and village fêtes and summer fairs, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and chips.
Summer fairs around Cliftonville are often run by volunteers, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Something for visitors to gather round
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Also near Cliftonville
Other occasions in Cliftonville
What affects the price in Cliftonville
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Cliftonville: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around Cliftonville?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Cliftonville?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
We can. Tell us how many and when, and we’ll quote.
Can the van come to our fair?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we will check.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Occasions we serve in Cliftonville
It is low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Village fêtes
- Sports club events and race days
- Community open days
- Crew and volunteer catering
A summer fête at Church of St Paul is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Summer events in Cliftonville have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Make sure the van can get in
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or CT9 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Community events around Cliftonville
Cliftonville is about 1 mile north-east of Margate, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van for your event to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Cliftonville and the surrounding area. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Cliftonville to Canterbury (16 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, Margate station, about 1.4 miles west, is the nearest station. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Cliftonville Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. The coast is within about a mile of Cliftonville, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We take the van to events all over CT9 and the streets around it. We can serve an event on streets such as Gap Road, Sweyn Road and Holly Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For events just outside Cliftonville, we cover Palm Bay (1 mile north-east), Northdown (1 mile east), Kingsgate (2 miles east), St Peter's (2 miles south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ramsgate (3 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (4 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south).
A little further out are Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Margate West (2.4 miles west).
- Schools near Cliftonville include Hartsdown Academy (1.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include Clifton Arms Public House (0.7 miles west)
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Arrange bins and waste collection
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
- 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