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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Fairbourne Heath
Bring the chip shop to your event in Fairbourne Heath. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Sports club events and race days
Planning an event in Fairbourne Heath?
Fish and chip van for events in Fairbourne Heath, fried fresh
When there’s hot food, people stay longer. Popular choices include curry sauce, sausage and chips and chips, and typical bookings are for sports tournaments and charity fundraisers and community events.
For a village fête or field event near Fairbourne Heath, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Fairbourne Heath
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Fairbourne Heath from London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We’ll agree terms before the day.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Places near Fairbourne Heath
What else we do in Fairbourne Heath
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
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
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Fairbourne Heath?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Fairbourne Heath
- We cover Fairbourne Heath and the whole of Kent
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Fairbourne Heath
Fairbourne Heath is about 7 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. For events in Fairbourne Heath, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Fairbourne Heath is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
If your event is in Kiln Wood, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. PTAs at schools such as Platts Heath Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. 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.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area. Whether your event is on Lenham Road and Windmill Hill or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover events in Liverton Street (1 mile east), Ulcombe (1 mile south-west), Platt's Heath (1 mile east), Pollhill (1 mile north) and Grafty Green (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (7 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Coldbridge Castle (2.2 miles south-east) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.2 miles north-west).
- Schools near Fairbourne Heath include The Lenham School (2.4 miles north-east)
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Access that avoids crowds
- Information about power and water
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
Perfect for your event in Fairbourne Heath
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Crew and volunteer catering
- School fairs and sports days
- Festivals
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Harrietsham station, roughly 1.6 miles north of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Any minimum charge
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The cancellation terms
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Display allergens for each stall
We set up before visitors arrive.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Step by step
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. December events in Fairbourne Heath lose the light at about 3:50pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there’s light until about 8:50pm.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
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.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. 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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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