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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Cold Harbour, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Cold Harbour.
- Summer fairs
- Fundraisers
- Sports days
Book the van in Cold Harbour
A chip van compared with other options
For a stall visitors will queue for, a chip van is hard to beat. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- All the chip-shop extras
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Fish and chip van for events in Cold Harbour, cooked to order
When there is hot food, people stay longer. Whether it is charity fundraisers and community events and summer fairs, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, haddock and chips and sausage and chips and more.
At a fête or show near Cold Harbour, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Cold Harbour
Cold Harbour is about 7 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. We serve events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Cold Harbour and the surrounding area. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Lawrence, are a natural home for a chip van. An event in Spuckles and Kennelling Woods means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council. Within about 7 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Warren Street (1 mile north-west), Payden Street (1 mile north-west), Lenham Heath (2 miles south-west), Charing Heath (2 miles south) and Lenham Forstal (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (3.4 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include The Harrow pub (0.7 miles west)
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- What’s available on the pitch
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Common questions in Cold Harbour
Do you come out to small places like Cold Harbour?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park in Spuckles and Kennelling Woods?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
How big a pitch do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Mention any power or water.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How do you charge at fêtes?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Occasions we serve in Cold Harbour
It’s a hot meal for helpers as well.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Country shows
- Community open days
- Sports tournaments
- Sports days
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Charing station, roughly 2.3 miles south of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- The van’s size and access needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each item
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Cold Harbour? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Share pitch details
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Have other stalls for special diets
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Nearby places to Cold Harbour
More for events in Cold Harbour
How it works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Evening events in Cold Harbour have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Read more
- 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