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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Ebbsfleet events
Fish and chip van for events in Ebbsfleet: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Church fêtes
- School summer fairs
Planning an event in Ebbsfleet?
Fish and chip van for events in Ebbsfleet, fried fresh
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. Whether it’s charity fundraisers and community events and school summer fairs, we will put together a menu of chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
Rural events near Ebbsfleet can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Perfect for your event in Ebbsfleet
Hot food keeps families around.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Ebbsfleet book the van for occasions like:
- Music and food festivals
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Fundraisers
- Country shows
An event in Sandwich and Pegwell Bay means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, generally the council.
Before you book anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- How allergens are handled
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Ebbsfleet events: pitches and permissions
Ebbsfleet is about 3 miles south-west of St Lawrence, in Kent. In and around Ebbsfleet, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Ebbsfleet is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Thanet Parkway station, about 1.2 miles north-east. The coast is within about 4 miles of Ebbsfleet, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
This part of Kent takes in CT12 and CT13, so your event can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Ebbsfleet, we also cover Richborough Port (1 mile south), Sevenscore (1 mile north), Cliffs End (1 mile north-east), Way (2 miles north-west) and Pegwell (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (5 miles north), Dover (12 miles south), Ramsgate (3 miles north-east), Broadstairs (5 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Ramsgate General Hospital (2.8 miles east) and RAF Manston History Museum (2.4 miles north). The countryside around Ebbsfleet includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local pubs include The Sportsman pub (1 mile north-east)
Ebbsfleet questions
Could you trade in Sandwich and Pegwell Bay?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Ebbsfleet from London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What are the terms for events?
We will talk it through when you send the details, and we will find something that works.
Do you do festivals?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we will check.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Summer events in Ebbsfleet have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Related guides
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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 normally simpler.
A chip van compared with other options
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Ebbsfleet hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Bookings across Kent, including Ebbsfleet
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ebbsfleet? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Ebbsfleet
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Nearby places to Ebbsfleet
What else we do in Ebbsfleet
- 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