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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Further Quarter
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Further Quarter.
- Village fêtes
- Festivals
- School fairs and sports days
Planning an event in Further Quarter?
Fish and chip van for events in Further Quarter, fried fresh
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers. On the menu are cod and chips, chips and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater crew and volunteer catering and community open days.
For a village fête or field event near Further Quarter, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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. 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.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
Plan where the queue forms.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Further Quarter questions
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Further Quarter too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Evening events in Further Quarter have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Further Quarter? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
For event organisers in Further Quarter
Organising a club, school or community event in Further Quarter? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Running an event in Further Quarter
Further Quarter is about 7 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We serve events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Further Quarter and the surrounding area. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
Within about 8 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We take the van to events all over TN26 and the streets around it. For events just outside Further Quarter, we cover High Halden (1 mile south), Wissenden (2 miles north-east), Bethersden (2 miles east), Maltman's Hill (2 miles north) and Chambers' Green (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north-west), Preston (15 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Romden Castle (1.9 miles north) and Benenden Hospital (4.5 miles south-west).
A fish and chip van or other catering?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Places near Further Quarter
What else we do in Further Quarter
Events we cater in Further Quarter
It suits almost every visitor.
In Further Quarter and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Community festivals
- Village fêtes
- Feeding event crew
- Agricultural and country shows
For anyone arriving by train, Pluckley station is about 3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- The deadline for final numbers
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- What’s available on the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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