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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Frinsted events
Fish and chip van for events in Frinsted: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Music and food festivals
- School summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events for Frinsted events
Events we cater in Frinsted
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Summer fairs
- Community festivals
- Feeding event crew
- Fundraisers
A school like Milstead and Frinsted Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How allergens are handled
- When payment is due
Fish and chip van for events in Frinsted, fried fresh
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, so we need little help from busy volunteers. We serve cod and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater community open days and festivals.
At a fête or show near Frinsted, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Running an event in Frinsted
Frinsted is about 4 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cover Frinsted as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Frinsted is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as St Giles, are a natural home for a chip van. For anyone arriving by train, Harrietsham station, about 3 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Within about 4 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
For events in ME9, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Streets in the area include The Street, Bottom Pond Road and Dray's Field, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Frinsted, we also cover Milstead (1 mile north-east), Hollybushes (2 miles east), Bluetown (2 miles east), Wichling (2 miles east) and West Street (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east) and Minster (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Leeds Castle (4 miles south-west) and Laundry Museum (3.8 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Blacksmith's Arms Public House (0.5 miles west)
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Frinsted: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you trade at school fairs around Frinsted?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Send us the date and the spot.
How big a pitch do you need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we will check it works.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. December events in Frinsted lose the light at about 3:50pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Frinsted, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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For event organisers in Frinsted
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Where the van can park in Frinsted
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Details of any power or water on site
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Places near Frinsted
Other occasions in Frinsted
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch, at the agreed time.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
- 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