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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Hastingleigh
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Hastingleigh and the surrounding area.
- Horse and dog shows
- Fundraisers
- Fish and chip supper nights
Book the van in Hastingleigh
Fish and chip van for events in Hastingleigh, fried fresh
Country shows and field events suit a van, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. Whether it is festivals and sports club events and race days, we can cook mushy peas, curry sauce and chips.
At a fête or show near Hastingleigh, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Where the van can park in Hastingleigh
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- 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’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
Common questions in Hastingleigh
Could you trade in Spong Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Hastingleigh?
Wye station, about 3.2 miles north-west of the centre.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes. We will agree access before the children arrive.
Do you do festivals?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we’re available.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
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.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Agree the terms in writing
- Arrange bins and waste collection
When the event closes, we pack up.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Hastingleigh events: pitches and permissions
Hastingleigh is about 6 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. In and around Hastingleigh, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary, are a natural home for a chip van. If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Wye station, about 3.2 miles north-west. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 3 miles of Hastingleigh, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in TN25, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Streets in the area include The Street, Becket's Close and Tamley Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to events in Folly Town (1 mile west), Hassell Street (1 mile north), Brook (2 miles west), Brabourne (2 miles south) and Bircholt Forstal (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (6 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north) and Faversham (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (3.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hastingleigh include Hatch Park.
- Pubs nearby include The Bowl Inn (under half a mile west)
Perfect for your event in Hastingleigh
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Hastingleigh book the van for occasions like:
- Community open days
- Country shows
- Sports tournaments
- School fairs and sports days
Events in parks such as Spong Wood need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Visitors normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Evening events in Hastingleigh have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
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For event organisers in Hastingleigh
Organising a club, school or community event in Hastingleigh? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Nearby places to Hastingleigh
Other occasions in Hastingleigh
- 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