Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Elvington, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Elvington and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Country shows
- Club open days
- Fundraisers
Fresh fish and chips in Elvington
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Elvington
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers. We’re often asked to cater sports club events and race days and crew and volunteer catering, serving cod and chips, chips and curry sauce.
Rural events near Elvington can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening events in Elvington have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- No surprises in your quote
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Events we cater in Elvington
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Elvington:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Sports tournaments
- Country shows
- School fairs and sports days
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, are a natural home for a chip van.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- Any minimum charge
- How many hours the van serves
- When payment is due
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
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.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Arrange bins and waste collection
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Towns and villages near Elvington
Also in Elvington
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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 nobody has to miss the event.
Elvington events: pitches and permissions
Elvington is about 5 miles north of Dover, in Kent. For an event in Elvington, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Elvington to Canterbury (9 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Shepherds Well station, roughly 1.9 miles south-west of the centre. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Elvington, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
For events in CT15, we just need to know where the van can park. From Sweetbriar Lane, Poplar Drive and Fairview Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to events in Barfrestone (1 mile west), Frogham (1 mile west), Tilmanstone (2 miles east), Nonington (2 miles north-west) and Chillenden (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (5 miles south), Folkestone (9 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Buckland Hospital (5.5 miles south).
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (0.6 miles south)
FAQs for Elvington
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Elvington?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for visitors.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
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.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
- 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