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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Folkestone events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Folkestone and across Kent.
- Festivals
- Feeding event crew
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
Book the van in Folkestone
Fish and chip van for events in Folkestone, fried fresh
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows, from small community events to bigger crowds. Typical bookings include charity fundraisers and community events and festivals, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
In Folkestone, fêtes and school fairs are perfect for fish and chips: it draws a crowd and serves hot food to order. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Occasions we serve in Folkestone
Hot food keeps families around for longer.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Folkestone and Kent:
- Sports days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports club events and race days
- Community open days
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as United Reformed Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The van’s size and access needs
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Other occasions in Folkestone
Folkestone events: pitches and permissions
Folkestone is in Kent. For events in Folkestone, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Folkestone is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
If your event is in Lower Leas Coastal Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. School fairs, for a school like Stella Maris Catholic Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Folkestone, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about a mile, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Anywhere in CT20, CT19 and CT21, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Christ Church Road, Middelburg Square and Station Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Folkestone is on the A259 and A260, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Folkestone, we also cover Cheriton (1 mile west), Sandgate (1 mile south-west), Hawkinge (2 miles north), Arpinge (2 miles north-west) and Seabrook (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (7 miles north-east), Deal (13 miles north-east), Hythe (4 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles north-east). Folkestone is one of the larger places we cover in Kent, with lots of choice for events.
Nearby you’ll also find Folkestone Museum (0.7 miles south-east) and Folkestone Castle (1 mile north). Green spaces nearby include Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Schools near Folkestone include The Harvey Grammar School (within half a mile west) and The Folkestone Academy (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Park Inn Hotel (less than half a mile south-east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. 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.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Folkestone? 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 normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
- Service time
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Folkestone? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Tell us about the pitch
When the event closes, we pack up.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
How it works
Here’s how the day usually runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. At midsummer, events in Folkestone stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the 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.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Related guides
Folkestone: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you serve near the sea around Folkestone?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Do you do crew food?
We can. Give us numbers and a time.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
- 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