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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Daniel's Water
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Daniel's Water? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Summer fairs
- Community open days
- Sports club events and race days
Fish and chip van for events for Daniel's Water events
How our fish and chip van for events works in Daniel's Water
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll tell you quickly whether we can come. Popular choices include chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater church fêtes and country shows.
Rural events near Daniel's Water can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Daniel's Water, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Share pitch details
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Settle the pitch terms early
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Daniel's Water
Is Daniel's Water too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Daniel's Water from London?
About 46 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What does the pitch need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What can visitors choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
That varies: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We’ll agree terms before the day.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Daniel's Water
Daniel's Water is about 3 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We serve events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Daniel's Water and the surrounding area. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Daniel's Water to Canterbury (16 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Pluckley station, about 2.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Within about 7 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
For events in TN26, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Fleeden (1 mile south), Chilmington Green (1 mile south-east), Great Chart (1 mile east), Godinton (2 miles north-east) and Hothfield (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles north-west), Ashford (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (13 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include County Square (3.1 miles east) and Romden Castle (3.9 miles west). The countryside around Daniel's Water includes Orlestone Forest.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
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.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Towns and villages near Daniel's Water
Other occasions in Daniel's Water
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Information about power and water
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Summer fêtes in Daniel's Water have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:00pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
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. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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