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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Etchinghill, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Etchinghill? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Sports days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Book the van in Etchinghill
Questions from Etchinghill
Do you trade at school fairs around Etchinghill?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Is Etchinghill close to London?
About 58 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come to Etchinghill?
We do. Etchinghill is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What does the pitch need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Etchinghill.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Etchinghill
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows. We’re often asked to cater village fêtes and community festivals, serving haddock and chips, chips and curry sauce.
Near Etchinghill, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
What happens on the day
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Evening events in Etchinghill 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.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? 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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Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Tell us about the pitch
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Give us an idea of numbers
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Etchinghill hosts choose us
- Events in Etchinghill and across Kent
- Hot food handed straight over
- Something for visitors to gather round
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Etchinghill events: pitches and permissions
Etchinghill is about 3 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Etchinghill. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Etchinghill to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Lyminge Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 4 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 4 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Anywhere in CT18, we can fry fresh for your visitors. From St Marys Close, Meriden Walk and St Marys Drive or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve events in Lyminge (1 mile north), Postling (1 mile west), Woodland (2 miles north-west), Skeete (2 miles north-west) and Ottinge (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (10 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-east), Deal (15 miles north-east) and Hythe (3 miles south).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Tolsford Hill.
- Nearby schools include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (2.4 miles south-west)
Occasions we serve in Etchinghill
Hot food keeps families around for longer.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Etchinghill book the van for occasions like:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Sports tournaments
- Feeding event crew
- School summer fairs
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Sandling station, about 2 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The van’s size and access needs
What affects the price in Etchinghill
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
- The day of the week
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Where the van can park in Etchinghill
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- What’s available on the pitch
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Etchinghill
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Other occasions in Etchinghill
- 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