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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Coombe, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Coombe and across Kent.
- School summer fairs
- Music and food festivals
- Country shows
Fish and chip van for events in Coombe
Who books fish and chip van for events in Coombe?
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Fundraisers
- Sports days
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Festivals
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Sandwich station, roughly 2.1 miles east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
How our fish and chip van for events works in Coombe
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows, from small community events to bigger crowds. We serve cod and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for music and food festivals and village fêtes and summer fairs.
At a field event near Coombe, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Bookings across Kent, including Coombe
- Something for visitors to gather round
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
How the day works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. In Coombe, 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 are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear 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
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Places near Coombe
Other occasions in Coombe
Running an event in Coombe
Coombe is about 6 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. In and around Coombe, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your visitors. We take the van to 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. PTAs at schools such as Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. The coast is within about 6 miles of Coombe, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Anywhere in CT3 and CT13, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Your event could be at a house on Coombe Lane, Saunders Lane and Langdon Avenue or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For events just outside Coombe, we cover Flemings (1 mile south-west), Ash (1 mile north-west), Weddington (1 mile north), Guilton (1 mile west) and Hammill Park (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find White Mill (1.6 miles east). The countryside around Coombe includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Sandwich Technology School (1.9 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Chequer Inn (0.9 miles north-west)
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Questions from Coombe
Do you come out to small places like Coombe?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you come to a school fair in Coombe?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for visitors.
Can the van come to our fair?
Yes, where the date suits. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you cover Coombe?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Coombe is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Coombe? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Details of any power or water on site
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- 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