Kent · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Cop Street events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Cop Street.
- Food for volunteers
- Community open days
- Church fêtes
Fish and chip van for events in Cop Street
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
About our fish and chip van for events in Cop Street
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. Whether it’s festivals and village fêtes, we can cook haddock and chips, chips and sausage and chips.
A fête near Cop Street might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Other occasions in Cop Street
Community events around Cop Street
Cop Street is about 6 miles south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Across the CT3 area, we can bring the van to you. Cop Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Cop Street to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 2.9 miles south-east. 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.
Anywhere in CT3, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Close by, we cover events in Weddington (1 mile south), Ash (1 mile south), Guilton (1 mile south-west), Coombe (1 mile south) and Durlock (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (6 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find White Mill (2.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Chequer Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Classic food your visitors already know
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
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
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Occasions we serve in Cop Street
It keeps people on site.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Cop Street book the van for events such as:
- Community festivals
- Fundraisers
- School summer fairs
- Club open days
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- What happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
- How allergens are handled
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Cop Street: your questions answered
Is Cop Street too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you come to a school fair in Cop Street?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Yes, where the date suits. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
What happens on the day
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. We handle the cooking and serving. In Cop Street, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:15pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
- 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