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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Fosten Green events
Fish and chip van for events in Fosten Green: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Community festivals
- Club open days
- Village fêtes
A chip van near Fosten Green
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Fosten Green
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. For village fêtes and horse and dog shows, we will put together a menu of chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
Rural events near Fosten Green can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space and the way in
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
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Other occasions in Fosten Green
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your event. Summer events in Fosten Green have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Fosten Green? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Access that avoids crowds
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Fosten Green
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
Running an event in Fosten Green
Fosten Green is about 11 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Across the TN27 area, we can bring the van to you. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Fosten Green to Canterbury (23 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Margaret's Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Within about 4 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in TN27, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Fosten Green we cover include Clapper Hill (1 mile east), East End (1 mile south), Parkgate (2 miles south-east), London Beach (3 miles east) and Strood (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (11 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west), Foley Park (13 miles north), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west) and Tenterden (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Mervyn Quinlan Museum (0.9 miles south) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.1 miles north-west).
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Fosten Green?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen needed
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Events we cater in Fosten Green
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
In Fosten Green and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Village fêtes
- Feeding event crew
- Sports club events and race days
- Horse and dog shows
For anyone arriving by train, Headcorn station is about 4.6 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if plans change
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many hours the van serves
Fosten Green questions
What’s the nearest station to Fosten Green?
Headcorn station, about 4.6 miles north of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Fosten Green?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
- 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