Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Goodnestone, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Goodnestone.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Agricultural and country shows
- Community open days
A chip van near Goodnestone
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Have other stalls for special diets
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
About our fish and chip van for events in Goodnestone
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. A chip van gives organisers a hot-food trader that almost everyone wants. We’re often asked to cater fundraisers and fish and chip supper nights, with curry sauce, chips and cod and chips.
Near Goodnestone, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Also near Goodnestone
What else we do in Goodnestone
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
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. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Space for a queue away from paths
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Quick service from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cover Goodnestone and the whole of Kent
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Organising a club, school or community event in Goodnestone? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Goodnestone: your questions answered
How far is Goodnestone from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London.
Can you come to a school fair in Goodnestone?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we are available.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Running an event in Goodnestone
Goodnestone is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Goodnestone is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Goodnestone is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of the Holy Cross, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. A school like Goodnestone Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
We serve events across CT3 and the streets around it. Local streets include The Street, Saddlers Hill and Fitzwalters Meadow; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Goodnestone, we also cover Chillenden (1 mile south-east), Twitham (1 mile north), Well Head (1 mile north), Ratling (1 mile south-west) and Staple (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.7 miles west).
- Nearby, you will find The Fitzwalter Arms (under half a mile south-west)
The process
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Winter fairs in Goodnestone are dark by about 3:50pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:45pm by late May.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
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, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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