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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Greatstone-on-Sea, Kent
Fish and chip van for events in Greatstone-on-Sea: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Festivals
- Community open days
Fish and chip van for events for Greatstone-on-Sea events
Step by step
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Visitors generally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. December events in Greatstone-on-Sea lose the light at about 3:50pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:45pm by late May.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN28 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Greatstone-on-Sea
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we’ll let you know if we’re available. Whether it’s crew and volunteer catering and community festivals, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Greatstone-on-Sea, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
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What else we do in Greatstone-on-Sea
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Classic food your visitors already know
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Hot food handed straight over
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Greatstone-on-Sea?
It’s a hot meal for helpers as well.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Greatstone-on-Sea, people book us for events such as:
- Festivals
- Church fêtes
- Sports tournaments
- Horse and dog shows
Church fêtes, at churches such as St Peter's, are a natural home for a chip van.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- What the price includes, item by item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Greatstone-on-Sea events: pitches and permissions
Greatstone-on-Sea is about 9 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the TN28 area, we can fry fresh for your visitors. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Greatstone-on-Sea to Canterbury (about 22 miles away).
An event in Romney Warren Country Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council. School fairs, for a school like Greatstone Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
We cover events in every part of the TN28 postcode area and the streets around it. From Alfred Road, Meehan Road South and Hardy Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Greatstone-on-Sea, we also cover Littlestone-on-Sea (1 mile north), New Romney (1 mile north-west), Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles south), Lydd (3 miles south-west) and St Mary's Bay (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles north), Folkestone (12 miles north-east), Hythe (9 miles north-east), Hawkinge (13 miles north-east), Tenterden (14 miles north-west) and Cheriton (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Romney 'castle' (3.2 miles north-west) and Lydd Town Museum (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Greatstone-on-Sea include Dungeness National and Burnthouse Pen.
- Schools near Greatstone-on-Sea include The Marsh Academy (1.3 miles north-west) and The Marsh Academy (1.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Jolly Fisherman pub (within half a mile south)
Common questions in Greatstone-on-Sea
Can the van park in Romney Warren Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you trade at school fairs around Greatstone-on-Sea?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
We’ll talk it through when you send the details, and we’ll agree terms.
Do you come to Greatstone-on-Sea?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Greatstone-on-Sea is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Send us the date and the spot.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Greatstone-on-Sea?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Information about power and water
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Greatstone-on-Sea
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Display allergens for each stall
We set up before visitors arrive.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
- 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