Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Cobham, Kent
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Cobham.
- Village fêtes
- Feeding event crew
- Country shows
Fish and chip van for events for Cobham events
Fish and chip van for events in Cobham, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it is hot and crisp. Typical bookings include village fêtes and summer fairs and horse and dog shows, serving haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
At a field event near Cobham, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Summer events in Cobham have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or DA12 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Share pitch details
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Cobham?
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Sports tournaments
A summer fête at Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if plans change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Cobham
Could you trade in Jeskyns?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is Cobham too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
How big a pitch do you need?
Send us the pitch details, and we will confirm.
Do you cover Cobham?
Yes, we do. Cobham is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we will explain the options.
How do you charge at fêtes?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree it in writing.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
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’s hot, crisp and generous.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Towns and villages near Cobham
Other occasions in Cobham
Community events around Cobham
Cobham is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. For events in Cobham, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Cobham. Cobham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Cobham to London (23 miles away).
A school like Cobham Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. For visitors coming by rail, Sole Street station is about 1.2 miles away.
We take the van to events all over the DA12 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Street, Lawrence Drive and Cobhambury Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to events in Upper Bush (2 miles south-east), Lower Bush (2 miles south-east), Cuxton (2 miles south-east), North Halling (3 miles south-east) and Upper Halling (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north) and Tonbridge (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Rochester Castle (4.3 miles east) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Cobham include Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Local schools include Thamesview School (2.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Inn (within half a mile south)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A clear quote before booking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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