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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Great Chart events
Fish and chip van for events in Great Chart: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Community open days
- Community festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
Fish and chip van for events in Great Chart
Fish and chip van for events in Great Chart, fried fresh
Country shows and field events suit a van, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. Whether it’s church fêtes and community festivals, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and curry sauce and more.
A fête near Great Chart might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
How it works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. For an evening event in Great Chart, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Great Chart? 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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Events we cater in Great Chart
It is low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Great Chart and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Village fêtes
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- School summer fairs
If your event is in Ashford Community Woodland, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- The deposit and payment dates
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether VAT is included
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why Great Chart hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A van that becomes part of the event
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The date and time of year
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Plan bins near food stalls
When the event closes, we pack up.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Running an event in Great Chart
Great Chart is about 1 mile west of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in TN23, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, Ashford International station is about 1.8 miles away. PTAs at schools such as Great Chart Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. Within about 6 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 TN23 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Street, Toke Close and The Paddocks, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Great Chart, we also cover Godinton (1 mile north-east), Chilmington Green (1 mile south-west), Stanhope (1 mile south-east), Ashford (1 mile east) and Fleeden (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (12 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north).
Nearby you will also find County Square (1.6 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.5 miles east). Within reach you will find Orlestone Forest.
- Local schools include John Wallis Academy (1.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Little Black Dog pub (less than half a mile north-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
FAQs for Great Chart
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Could you trade in Ashford Community Woodland?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes. We will need a safe route onto the site away from children.
Can the van come to Great Chart?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Great Chart. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- What’s available on the pitch
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
Also near Great Chart
Other occasions in Great Chart
- 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