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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Gravesend
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Gravesend and the surrounding area.
- Music and food festivals
- Food for volunteers
- Church fêtes
Planning an event in Gravesend?
Fish and chip van for events in Gravesend, fried fresh
When there’s hot food, people stay longer. We are frequently asked to cater music and food festivals and sports club events and race days, serving curry sauce, chips and haddock and chips.
School fairs, fêtes and summer events in Gravesend suit a chip van: it draws a crowd and serves hot food to order. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the space and the way in
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Gravesend?
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Summer fairs
- Agricultural and country shows
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Community open days
An event in Northfleet Urban Country Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deadline for final numbers
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Tell us about the pitch
- Agree who removes waste
- Display allergens for each stall
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Event catering near Gravesend
Gravesend is about 9 miles north-west of Gillingham, in Kent. For events in Gravesend, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Gravesend. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 21 miles away.
A summer fête at Christ Church Milton is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. A school like Whitehill Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
For events in DA12 and DA11, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your event is on Christ Church Road, Hillside Drive and Laurel Avenue or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. With the A2 and A226 close by, Gravesend is simple for us to get to for your event. If your venue is just outside Gravesend, we also cover Windmill Hill (1 mile north-west), Milton-next-Gravesend (1 mile north-east), Denton (1 mile east), Singlewell or Ifield (1 mile south) and Northfleet (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Swanley (9 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Gravesham Museum (0.9 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (4.5 miles west). The countryside around Gravesend includes Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Gravesend include St John's Catholic Comprehensive (less than half a mile north-east) and St John's Catholic Comprehensive (under half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Waterloo Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Space for a queue away from paths
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Towns and villages near Gravesend
Other occasions in Gravesend
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Gravesend?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why book our van in Gravesend
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen needed
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your event. In Gravesend, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:00pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
FAQs for Gravesend
Which station is closest to Gravesend?
The closest is Gravesend station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Can the van park in Northfleet Urban Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What does the pitch need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we’ll confirm.
Can the van come to our fair?
Frequently, yes. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
- 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