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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Grafty Green events
Fish and chip van for events in Grafty Green: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Community open days
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Horse and dog shows
Fish and chip van for events in Grafty Green
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your event. December events in Grafty Green lose the light at about 3:50pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there’s light until about 8:50pm.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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Fish and chip van for events in Grafty Green, fried fresh
A van suits shows and field events, as long as there’s a firm route onto the pitch. We’re frequently asked to cater food for volunteers and sports tournaments, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
A fête near Grafty Green might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Tell us about the pitch
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
When the event closes, we pack up.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Grafty Green
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- All the chip-shop extras
- No surprises in your quote
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Grafty Green questions
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.
Which station is closest to Grafty Green?
The closest is Lenham station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Do you do festivals?
Yes, where the date suits. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Grafty Green?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What does the pitch need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
- Service time
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Community events around Grafty Green
Grafty Green is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. For an event in Grafty Green, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Grafty Green. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
An event in Kiln Wood means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, generally the council. For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Lenham station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east of the centre. Within about 5 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We take the van to events all over ME17 and the streets around it. That could mean an event at a home on Church Road, Woodcock Lane and Headcorn Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Grafty Green we cover include Liverton Street (1 mile north), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile north-east), Broadstone (1 mile south-west), Eastwood (1 mile west) and Platt's Heath (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include The Dog Collar Museum (3.4 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1 mile south-east).
- Schools near Grafty Green include The Lenham School (2.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Kings Head Public House (less than half a mile north)
Towns and villages near Grafty Green
What else we do in Grafty Green
Where the van can park in Grafty Green
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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