Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Dungate, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Dungate.
- Festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
- Community open days
Fish and chip van for events in Dungate
How our fish and chip van for events works in Dungate
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, with the school’s permission for the van on site. For crew and volunteer catering and school summer fairs, we can cook cod and chips, curry sauce and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Dungate, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Visitors normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. In Dungate, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:15pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Something for visitors to gather round
- A quote that spells everything out
Occasions we serve in Dungate
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Dungate book the van for occasions like:
- Food for volunteers
- School fairs and sports days
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Catherine? A chip van draws people in.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
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Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Dungate
How far is Dungate from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Do you do festivals?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we are available.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes. We will agree access before the children arrive.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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 generally the easier option.
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.
Dungate events: pitches and permissions
Dungate is about 3 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For events in Dungate, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Milstead and Frinsted Church of England Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Sittingbourne station, about 2.9 miles north. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Dungate, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Dungate, we also cover Newbury (1 mile north-east), Kingsdown (1 mile east), Rodmersham Green (1 mile north), Highsted (1 mile north) and Bapchild (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles east) and Faversham (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.6 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.5 miles south-east).
- Schools near Dungate include Fulston Manor School (2.3 miles north)
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Details of any power or water on site
- Access that avoids crowds
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
What affects the price in Dungate
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Dungate? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just use 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