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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Eddington, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Eddington and across Kent.
- School fairs and sports days
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports tournaments
Fish and chip van for events in Eddington
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Access that avoids crowds
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Eddington
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
How our fish and chip van for events works in Eddington
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, once the school agrees where the van goes. For church fêtes and village fêtes, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and chips.
For events in a place like Eddington, one hot-food trader most people like makes life easy. A chip van does that. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. December events in Eddington lose the light at about 3:50pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:45pm by late May.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Eddington? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Why choose fish and chip van for events in Eddington?
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Eddington, people book us for events such as:
- Horse and dog shows
- Club open days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Music and food festivals
Events in parks such as Curtis Wood need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
Before booking anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Burger vans are common at events. Fish and chips adds variety. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cover Eddington and the whole of Kent
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Questions from Eddington
Could you trade in Curtis Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
How far is Eddington from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes. Tell us how many and when, and we’ll quote.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Event catering near Eddington
Eddington is about 1 mile south-west of Herne Bay, in Kent. In and around Eddington, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your visitors. Eddington is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
A summer fête at Church of St Martin is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. A school like Herne Bay High School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. The coast is within about 2 miles of Eddington, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
For events in CT6, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Your event could be at a house on Parkland Road, Cooper Drive and Sidney Grove or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Eddington we cover include Bullockstone (1 mile south-west), Herne (1 mile south-east), Greenhill (1 mile west), Hunters Forstal (1 mile east) and Herne Bay (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tankerton Castle (3.8 miles west) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Herne Bay Infant School (0.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Queen's Head Public House (0.8 miles north)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Nearby places to Eddington
Also in Eddington
- 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