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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Finglesham
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Finglesham.
- Village fêtes
- Fundraisers
- Club open days
Fish and chip van for events in Finglesham
Perfect for your event in Finglesham
It keeps people on site for longer.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Finglesham, people book us for occasions like:
- Community open days
- Feeding event crew
- Music and food festivals
- Club open days
An event in Betteshanger Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, generally the council.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- How much space the van takes up
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- A clear list of what’s included
How our fish and chip van for events works in Finglesham
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we will let you know if we are available. We serve haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for charity fundraisers and community events and fish and chip supper nights.
A fête near Finglesham might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Event catering near Finglesham
Finglesham is about 2 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. From the centre of Finglesham to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Finglesham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Finglesham to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
A school like Northbourne Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. If visitors are coming by train, Sandwich station is about 2.4 miles away. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Wherever your event is in CT14, we can fry fresh for your visitors. If your venue is just outside Finglesham, we also cover Marley (1 mile south-west), Hacklinge (1 mile north-east), Ham (1 mile north-west), Northbourne (1 mile south) and Sholden Meadows (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north) and Broadstairs (9 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Deal Museum (2.5 miles east) and Sandown Castle (2.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Finglesham include Sandwich Technology School (2 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Crown Inn (under half a mile south-east)
What happens on the day
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first visitors wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Winter fairs in Finglesham are dark by about 3:50pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:45pm by late May.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event, with cakes and teas alongside. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Finglesham
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A clear quote before you book
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Set a time for helpers’ food
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
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What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Finglesham
Can you serve near the sea around Finglesham?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is Finglesham too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What are the terms for events?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We’ll agree terms before the day.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Where the van can park in Finglesham
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- Somewhere firm if it rains
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- 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