Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Hampton, Kent
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Hampton.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Village fêtes
- Festivals
Fresh fish and chips in Hampton
What affects the price in Hampton
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space and the way in
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
Fish and chip van for events in Hampton, cooked to order
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. Popular choices include cod and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater feeding event crew and sports days.
In Hampton, one popular trader keeps it simple. A chip van does that. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Hampton: your questions answered
Is Hampton close to London?
About 52 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Hampton?
Herne Bay station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre.
What do you need on the pitch?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What can visitors choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Hampton
Hampton is about 2 miles west of Herne Bay, in Kent. For an event in Hampton, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Hampton. Hampton is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Hampton Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. For anyone arriving by train, Herne Bay station, about 1 mile south-east, is the nearest station. With the sea within about 2 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Wherever your event is in CT6, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Riley Avenue, Essex Avenue and Alvis Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Hampton we cover include Swalecliffe (2 miles south-west), West End (2 miles south), Chestfield (2 miles south-west), Tankerton (2 miles west) and Radfall (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (14 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Faversham (10 miles south-west) and Minster (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (2.8 miles west). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Hampton include Herne Bay High School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Hampton Inn (under half a mile north-east)
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Visitors normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Evening events in Hampton have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
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Perfect for your event in Hampton
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Sports tournaments
- Country shows
- Community open days
- Music and food festivals
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Andrew's Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if plans change
- When final numbers are due
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Payment terms and deposit
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
- 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