Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Fleeden, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Fleeden and the surrounding area.
- Horse and dog shows
- Church fêtes
- School fairs and sports days
Planning an event in Fleeden?
Who books fish and chip van for events in Fleeden?
It keeps people on site.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Fleeden, people book us for occasions like:
- Village fêtes
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Community festivals
- Fish and chip supper nights
If your event is in Ashford Community Woodland, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
Before booking anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
How our fish and chip van for events works in Fleeden
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. Popular choices include curry sauce, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for summer fairs and fundraisers.
Near Fleeden, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
The process
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Visitors will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. December events in Fleeden lose the light at about 3:50pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there is light until about 8:45pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying 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
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN26 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Tell us about the pitch
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A few benches near the van help.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The cost per head usually 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.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Fleeden? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Fleeden
Fleeden is about 3 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. In and around Fleeden, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your visitors. Fleeden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Fleeden to Canterbury (16 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Pluckley station, about 2.8 miles north-west. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as John Wallis Academy, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Fleeden, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Kent takes in TN26. For events just outside Fleeden, we cover Daniel's Water (1 mile north), Chilmington Green (1 mile east), Great Chart (1 mile north-east), Shadoxhurst (2 miles south) and Stanhope (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles north-west), Ashford (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (13 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include County Square (3.1 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (4.9 miles east). Open spaces near Fleeden include Orlestone Forest.
Where the van can park in Fleeden
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Access that avoids crowds
- Details of any power or water on site
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Fleeden questions
How far is Fleeden from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you trade in Ashford Community Woodland?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Send us the date and the spot.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What else we do in Fleeden
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
- 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