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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Eastry events
Fish and chip van for events in Eastry: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Sports days
- Festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
Fish and chip van for events in Eastry
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Eastry
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, which helps volunteer-run events. Popular choices include curry sauce, chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for horse and dog shows and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers.
In Eastry, one popular trader keeps it simple. A chip van does that. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Common questions in Eastry
What’s the nearest station to Eastry?
The closest is Sandwich station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Can you serve near the sea around Eastry?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, 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 allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Make sure allergen information is available
Mark out the queue area away from walkways, especially near rides and games.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Information about power and water
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Events we cater in Eastry
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Eastry book the van for events such as:
- Church fêtes
- Music and food festivals
- Sports tournaments
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
PTAs at schools such as Eastry Church of England Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- The deposit and payment dates
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- VAT, if it applies
Event catering near Eastry
Eastry is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. People in Eastry book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
An event in Ham Fen means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, generally the council. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, are a natural home for a chip van. The coast is within about 5 miles of Eastry, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
For events in CT13, we just need to know where the van can park. Your event could be at a house on High Street, Swaynes Way and Wheelwrights Way or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Eastry, we also cover Buttsole (1 mile south), Statenborough (1 mile north-east), Ham (1 mile east), Woodnesborough (1 mile north) and Felderland (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (2.5 miles north) and Sandown Castle (4.2 miles east). The countryside around Eastry includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Sandwich Technology School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Bull Inn And Rear Courtyard (under half a mile east)
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening events in Eastry have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Places near Eastry
What else we do in Eastry
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Everything cooked to order at your event
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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