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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Hammill Park events
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Hammill Park? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Fundraisers
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Sports tournaments
A chip van near Hammill Park
How our fish and chip van for events works in Hammill Park
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we will tell you quickly whether we can come. On the menu are chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater food for volunteers and charity fundraisers and community events.
Rural events near Hammill Park can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Burger vans are common at events. Fish and chips adds variety. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Quick service from the hatch
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Running an event in Hammill Park
Hammill Park is about 5 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We serve events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Hammill Park and nearby villages. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Hammill Park to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Eastry Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin? A chip van draws people in. The coast is within about 6 miles of Hammill Park, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We cover events in every part of the CT13 postcode area and the streets around it. We can serve an event on streets such as Elizabeth Drive and Colliery Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Hammill Park, we also cover Flemings (1 mile north), Heronden (1 mile south), Barnsole (1 mile north-west), Coombe (1 mile north) and Staple (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find White Mill (2.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hammill Park include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Hammill Park include Sandwich Technology School (2.3 miles east)
Working with your venue
Venues frequently 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 work through them with you.
If you are 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’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Where the van can park in Hammill Park
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Details of any power or water on site
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Hammill Park questions
Can you come to a school fair in Hammill Park?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you come out to small places like Hammill Park?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you come to Hammill Park?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Hammill Park. To check your date, use our quote form.
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.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What else we do in Hammill Park
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Hammill Park?
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Festivals
- Community open days
- Sports tournaments
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 2.7 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much space the van takes up
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any minimum charge
- What they can offer for dietary needs
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. December events in Hammill Park lose the light at about 3:50pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:45pm by late May.
- Send us 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.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Hammill Park? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
There’s 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 to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
- 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