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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Finberry events
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Finberry? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Horse and dog shows
- School summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events for Finberry events
About our fish and chip van for events in Finberry
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it’s hot and crisp. We’re often asked to cater charity fundraisers and community events and crew and volunteer catering, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
At a fête or show near Finberry, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
DIY versus a fish and chip 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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Finberry?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event, with cakes and teas alongside. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Set a time for helpers’ food
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
A few benches near the van help.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Service time
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Finberry
It needs little from volunteers.
These are some of the bookings we take around Finberry:
- Music and food festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
- Feeding event crew
- Church fêtes
School fairs, for a school like Finberry Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Comparing caterers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The cancellation terms
- The deadline for final numbers
Common questions in Finberry
What’s the nearest station to Finberry?
Ashford International station, about 2 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you come to a school fair in Finberry?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
We do. We’ll need a safe route onto the site away from children.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
For event organisers in Finberry
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
The process
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Winter fairs in Finberry are dark by about 3:50pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there’s light until about 8:45pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Finberry, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Finberry events: pitches and permissions
Finberry is about 2 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Finberry, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Finberry is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Finberry to Canterbury (14 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. An event in Ashford Green Corridors means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Finberry, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in TN25, we can bring the van to you. From Swift Avenue, Harrier Drive and Nuthatch Drive or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to events in Cheeseman's Green (1 mile south), South Willesborough (1 mile north), Park Farm (1 mile west), Newtown (1 mile north-west) and Kingsnorth (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (9 miles east), Davington (14 miles north) and Preston (13 miles north).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (1.9 miles north-east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Finberry includes Hatch Park.
- Nearby schools include John Wallis Academy (1.8 miles north-west)
Places near Finberry
Other occasions in Finberry
- 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