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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Drellingore, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Drellingore and Kent, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Feeding event crew
- Summer fairs
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Fresh fish and chips in Drellingore
About our fish and chip van for events in Drellingore
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. Typical bookings include sports tournaments and fundraisers, serving chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
At a field event near Drellingore, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Tell us about the pitch
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
We set up before visitors arrive.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
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What happens on the day
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. Evening events in Drellingore have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Events we cater in Drellingore
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips.
These are some of the bookings we take around Drellingore:
- Horse and dog shows
- Summer fairs
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Club open days
An event in Sladden Wood means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether there is a minimum
- Payment terms and deposit
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Space for a queue away from paths
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
Drellingore events: pitches and permissions
Drellingore is about 2 miles east of Hawkinge, in Kent. Drellingore is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Drellingore is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Drellingore to Canterbury (12 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, Folkestone Central station, about 3.1 miles south-west, is the nearest station. A summer fête at Church of St Michael is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Drellingore, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 4 miles of Drellingore, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
For events in CT18 and CT15, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Nearby, we also serve events in South Alkham (1 mile north-east), Alkham (1 mile north-east), Satmar (1 mile south-east), Chalksole Green (1 mile north-east) and Capel-le-Ferne (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (3 miles south-west), Deal (11 miles north-east) and Hythe (6 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Victoria Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Folkestone Museum (3.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
FAQs for Drellingore
Do you come out to small places like Drellingore?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Drellingore?
Folkestone Central station, about 3.1 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
A chip van compared with other options
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Drellingore hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Bookings across Kent, including Drellingore
- A quote that spells everything out
Read how we price and the cost guide.
- 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