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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Halfway Street
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Halfway Street. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Church fêtes
- Community festivals
- Crew and volunteer catering
A chip van near Halfway Street
Fish and chip van for events in Halfway Street, fried fresh
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, once the school agrees where the van goes. We serve curry sauce, chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for community open days and country shows.
A fête near Halfway Street might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Takeaway run or book a 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.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why Halfway Street hosts choose us
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen needed
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Events in Halfway Street and across Kent
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Winter fairs in Halfway Street are dark by about 3:50pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there is light until about 8:45pm.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Related guides
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
- Numbers
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Halfway Street? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
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.
Nearby places to Halfway Street
Other occasions in Halfway Street
Halfway Street: your questions answered
Is Halfway Street close to London?
About 61 miles from central London, and well within our area.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Perfect for your event in Halfway Street
It’s a hot meal for helpers as well.
Whatever the occasion in Halfway Street, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Church fêtes
- Festivals
- Village fêtes
- Feeding event crew
If visitors are coming by train, Shepherds Well station, about 0.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
- Any minimum charge
- Whether travel is included
Fairs, fêtes and events in Halfway Street
Halfway Street is about 4 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Across the CT15 area, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Halfway Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Andrew, are a natural home for a chip van. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Halfway Street, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules. With the sea within about 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Events anywhere in CT15 start with a parking spot for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Sibertswold (1 mile north-east), Coldred (1 mile east), Lydden (1 mile south-east), Waldershare (2 miles east) and Eythorne (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (4 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Buckland Hospital (4.5 miles south-east) and Dover Transport Museum (3.6 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The Bricklayers' Arms (0.5 miles north-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Agree the terms in writing
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Have other stalls for special diets
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
- 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