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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Dungeness
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 Dungeness.
- Village fêtes
- Sports days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Fish and chip van for events in Dungeness
About our fish and chip van for events in Dungeness
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. A chip van gives organisers a hot-food trader that almost everyone wants. We serve chips, cod and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for community festivals and school summer fairs.
At a fête or show near Dungeness, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Questions from Dungeness
Is Dungeness close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Dungeness?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for visitors.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Community events around Dungeness
Dungeness is about 11 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. In and around Dungeness, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your visitors. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Dungeness to Canterbury (about 25 miles away).
We serve events across the TN29 postcode area and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on Dungeness Road and Reactoe One Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Dungeness we cover include Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles north), Greatstone-on-Sea (4 miles north), Lydd (4 miles north-west), Littlestone-on-Sea (4 miles north) and New Romney (5 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Folkestone (14 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles north-east), Cheriton (14 miles north-east), South Willesborough (15 miles north), Dymchurch (8 miles north) and Willesborough (15 miles north).
A little further out are Lydd Town Museum (3.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include RSPB Dungeness and Burnthouse Pen.
- Pubs nearby include Britannia Inn (0.5 miles south)
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The date and time of year
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Dungeness? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Agree the terms in writing
- Tell us about the pitch
Plan where the queue forms.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A queue area clear of rides and games
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. The frying and serving are down to us. For an evening event in Dungeness, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Dungeness?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cover Dungeness and the whole of Kent
Take a look at 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