Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Flete, Kent
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Flete. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Sports club events and race days
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports days
Planning an event in Flete?
About our fish and chip van for events in Flete
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van, from small community events to bigger crowds. Typical bookings include school summer fairs and church fêtes, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
A fête near Flete might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Agree who removes waste
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Have other stalls for special diets
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Details of any power or water on site
- Access that avoids crowds
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Flete
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Step by step
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. We handle the cooking and serving. Summer fêtes in Flete have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:00pm.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Who books fish and chip van for events in Flete?
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Flete, people book us for occasions like:
- Sports tournaments
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- School summer fairs
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
School fairs, for a school like St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if plans change
- The deadline for final numbers
- How much space the van takes up
FAQs for Flete
Which station is closest to Flete?
Margate station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes. Give us numbers and a time.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can the van come to our fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we’re available.
Flete events: pitches and permissions
Flete is about 1 mile south-west of Margate, in Kent. From the centre of Flete to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Flete is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Margate station, about 1.5 miles north. A summer fête at St. Catherine's Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. The coast is within about 3 miles of Flete, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Here we cover the CT9 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Victoria Road, Flete Road and Norfolk Road, wherever the van can park. For events just outside Flete, we cover Westwood (1 mile east), Haine (1 mile south-east), Manston (1 mile south), Garlinge (1 mile north-west) and Margate (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (14 miles south-west), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (10 miles west) and Walmer (11 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum (1.3 miles south-west) and Westwood Cross (1.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include Hartsdown Academy (1.2 miles north)
- Local facilities include Margate West (1.7 miles north-west)
More for events in Flete
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
What affects the price in Flete
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Flete? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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