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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Faversham
Bring the chip shop to your event in Faversham. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School summer fairs
- Country shows
A chip van near Faversham
Should I sort the food myself?
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Fish and chip van for events in Faversham, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as people come up, so nothing sits waiting. We’re frequently asked to cater school fairs and sports days and crew and volunteer catering, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and curry sauce.
A town like Faversham has schools, churches, clubs and parks that run events through the year. A chip van suits all of them. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Faversham
Could you trade in Oare Meadow?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is Faversham close to London?
About 44 miles from central London, and well within our area.
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.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace. At midsummer, events in Faversham stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Agree when volunteers will eat
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Event catering near Faversham
Faversham is about 9 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. From the centre of Faversham to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Faversham to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
An event in Oare Meadow means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council. If visitors are coming by train, Faversham station serves Faversham directly.
We take the van to events all over the ME13 postcode area. Local streets include Bedlington Square, Market Place and Market Street; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Faversham sits on or near the A2 and A251, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Davington (1 mile north-west), The Brents (1 mile north-east), Preston (1 mile south-east), Ospringe (1 mile south-west) and Whitehill (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Newnham Castle (4.2 miles south-west).
- Schools near Faversham include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (within half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include Mechanics Arms (less than half a mile north)
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Nearby places to Faversham
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How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
- Cod, haddock or both
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Faversham?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before booking
- All the chip-shop extras
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Occasions we serve in Faversham
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
These are some of the bookings we take around Faversham:
- Church fêtes
- Sports club events and race days
- Food for volunteers
- Country shows
School fairs, for a school like Ethelbert Road Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
- How allergens are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- 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