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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Farthingloe events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Farthingloe.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Food for volunteers
Fish and chip van for events in Farthingloe
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Farthingloe
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers, or both. Whether it’s school fairs and sports days and agricultural and country shows, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
For a village fête or field event near Farthingloe, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Farthingloe events: pitches and permissions
Farthingloe is about 2 miles south-west of Dover, in Kent. We cover Farthingloe as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Aycliffe Community Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. Events in parks such as Whinless Down need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Farthingloe, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules. With the sea within about 2 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Anywhere in CT15, we can bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve events in Maxton (1 mile north-east), Aycliffe (1 mile south-east), Church Hougham (1 mile west), Dover (2 miles north-east) and West Hougham (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (5 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east), Hythe (9 miles west), Walmer (8 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Buckland Hospital (1.2 miles north-east) and Old Town Gaol (1.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Local schools include Astor College for the Arts (0.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Crown & Sceptre pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Towns and villages near Farthingloe
Other occasions in Farthingloe
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Farthingloe
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Step by step
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. December events in Farthingloe lose the light at about 3:50pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:45pm by late May.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Make sure the van can get in
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
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. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Where the van can park in Farthingloe
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
FAQs for Farthingloe
Can the van park in Whinless Down?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you trade at school fairs around Farthingloe?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
It depends on the event: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We’ll agree terms before the day.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Frequently, yes. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Settle the pitch terms early
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Farthingloe?
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips, from families to older visitors.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Farthingloe book the van for events such as:
- Community festivals
- Club open days
- School summer fairs
- Charity fundraisers and community events
For anyone arriving by train, Dover Priory station is about 1.3 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many hours the van serves
- How much space the van takes up
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The cancellation terms
Should I sort the food myself?
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
What affects the price in Farthingloe
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
- The day of the week
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, 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