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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Coxheath
Fish and chip van for events in Coxheath: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Country shows
- Food for volunteers
- Sports tournaments
Fish and chip van for events in Coxheath
About our fish and chip van for events in Coxheath
When there is hot food, people stay longer, which is good for every other stall. Popular choices include sausage and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and school summer fairs.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Coxheath are made for a chip van. Send us the pitch and access details. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
What affects the price in Coxheath
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
The process
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. In Coxheath, 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.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why Coxheath hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen needed
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
For event organisers in Coxheath
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Running an event in Coxheath
Coxheath is about 3 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Coxheath or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Coxheath is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Coxheath to Canterbury (25 miles away).
A summer fête at Holy Trinity Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Coxheath Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. 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.
We take the van to events all over the ME17 and ME15 postcode area. Whether your event is on Westway, Stockett Lane and Orchard Close or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Dean Street (1 mile north), East Farleigh (1 mile north-west), Farleigh Green (2 miles north-west), Kettle Corner (2 miles north-west) and Hunton (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (3 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north) and Tonbridge (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include The Mall Maidstone (3 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (2.4 miles north).
- Local schools include Cornwallis Academy (0.9 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Horse Shoes Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
Common questions in Coxheath
Do you trade at school fairs around Coxheath?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you cover Coxheath?
We do. We serve events in Coxheath and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Where the van can park in Coxheath
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- What’s available on the pitch
- Confirmation the van can trade there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Nearby places to Coxheath
What else we do in Coxheath
- 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