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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Eastwood, Kent
Fish and chip van for events in Eastwood: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Sports days
- Club open days
- Country shows
Fish and chip van for events in Eastwood
About our fish and chip van for events in Eastwood
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’re often asked to cater country shows and summer fairs, serving curry sauce, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Rural events near Eastwood can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Agree the terms in writing
- Plan bins near food stalls
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Evening events in Eastwood have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
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.
Also near Eastwood
Other occasions in Eastwood
Where the van can park in Eastwood
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Confirmation the van can trade there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Eastwood: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Eastwood?
The closest is Harrietsham station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Eastwood?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
How big a pitch do you need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we will confirm.
A chip van compared with other options
For a stall visitors will queue for, a chip van is hard to beat. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Perfect for your event in Eastwood
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Community open days
- Music and food festivals
- Summer fairs
- Crew and volunteer catering
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Harrietsham station, roughly 2.8 miles north of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- How allergens are handled
- Whether there is a minimum
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The deadline for final numbers
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Event catering near Eastwood
Eastwood is about 7 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Eastwood and nearby villages. Eastwood is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
A school like Ulcombe Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Within about 5 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We serve events across the ME17 postcode area. Close by, we cover events in Broadstone (1 mile south-east), Grafty Green (1 mile east), Ulcombe (1 mile north-west), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile north) and Liverton Street (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (7 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Dog Collar Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1.6 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Provender Public House (0.5 miles west)
What affects the price in Eastwood
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
- 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