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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Gushmere, Kent
Fish and chip van for events in Gushmere: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Horse and dog shows
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- School summer fairs
A chip van near Gushmere
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Fish and chip van for events in Gushmere, fried fresh
Country shows and field events suit a van, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. Typical bookings include crew and volunteer catering and agricultural and country shows, serving sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
A fête near Gushmere might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Arrange bins and waste collection
When the event closes, we pack up.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Where the van can park in Gushmere
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Information about power and water
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Also near Gushmere
What else we do in Gushmere
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. 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. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. December events in Gushmere lose the light at about 3:50pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there’s light until about 8:45pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Fairs, fêtes and events in Gushmere
Gushmere is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. For events in Gushmere, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Gushmere is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Gushmere to Canterbury (7 miles away).
An event in Mount Ephraim Gardens means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, generally the council. If visitors are coming by train, Selling station, about 0.6 miles east, is the nearest station. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Gushmere, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We serve events across ME13. That could mean an event at a home on Selling Road and Vicarage Lane, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Gushmere, we also cover Crouch (1 mile north-east), Selling (1 mile south), Neames Forstal (1 mile south-east), South Street (1 mile east) and Hogben's Hill (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sondes Arms (0.5 miles east)
Events we cater in Gushmere
Organisers book a chip van because it is one of the most popular stalls.
In Gushmere and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Agricultural and country shows
- Village fêtes
- Sports tournaments
School fairs, for a school like Selling Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The van’s size and access needs
Questions from Gushmere
How far is Gushmere from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London.
Could you trade in Mount Ephraim Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
- 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