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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Goodnestone, Kent
Fish and chip van for events in Goodnestone: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- School summer fairs
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Crew and volunteer catering
Fish and chip van for events in Goodnestone
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Why book our van in Goodnestone
- Hot food handed straight over
- A quote that spells everything out
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
About our fish and chip van for events in Goodnestone
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van, from small community events to bigger crowds. We serve cod and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we’re often booked for community open days and club open days.
Rural events near Goodnestone can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- What’s available on the pitch
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- A clear route onto the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Goodnestone
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Questions from Goodnestone
What’s the nearest station to Goodnestone?
The closest is Faversham station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Is Goodnestone too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
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 anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do you do festivals?
Frequently, yes. Get in touch with the details.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, events in Goodnestone stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- 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 trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or ME13 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Agree the terms in writing
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Goodnestone events: pitches and permissions
Goodnestone is about 2 miles east of Preston, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Goodnestone or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Goodnestone is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Goodnestone to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
Events in parks such as Mount Ephraim Gardens need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Faversham station, about 1.9 miles west. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
We cover events in every part of ME13 and the streets around it. That could mean an event at a home on Head Hill Road and Cherrywood, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Goodnestone we cover include Culmers (1 mile north-east), Graveney (1 mile north-east), Broom Street (1 mile north), Staplestreet (1 mile south-east) and Slutshole (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles north-east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Goodnestone include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (1.7 miles west)
Events we cater in Goodnestone
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
In Goodnestone and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Sports club events and race days
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Music and food festivals
A summer fête at St Bartholomew's Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
- Any minimum charge
- How many hours the van serves
Also near Goodnestone
What else we do in Goodnestone
- 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