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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Cooper Street events
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Cooper Street and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports tournaments
- Fundraisers
Planning an event in Cooper Street?
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Cooper Street
Food is fried to order, so it is hot and crisp. On the menu are haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater charity fundraisers and community events and horse and dog shows.
A fête near Cooper Street might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Perfect for your event in Cooper Street
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Summer fairs
- Agricultural and country shows
- Feeding event crew
- Sports tournaments
For visitors coming by rail, Sandwich station, about 2.2 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Any minimum charge
- How allergens are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Event catering near Cooper Street
Cooper Street is about 6 miles south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. We cover Cooper Street as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Cooper Street is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Sir Roger Manwood's School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. The coast is within about 6 miles of Cooper Street, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Wherever your event is in CT3, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we serve events include East Street (1 mile south), Great Stonar (2 miles east), Marshborough (2 miles south), Sandwich (2 miles south-east) and Woodnesborough (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (7 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Ramsgate (6 miles north-east), Broadstairs (7 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include White Mill (1.3 miles south-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Cooper Street includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Cooper Street
Can you serve near the sea around Cooper Street?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you trade at school fairs around Cooper Street?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Send us the date and the spot.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Agree who removes waste
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Access that avoids crowds
- Information about power and water
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. At midsummer, events in Cooper Street stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Share the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a fish and chip van is a great choice. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Cooper Street
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Quick service from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
Send us the date, the address or CT3 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
- 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