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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Hemsted events
Fish and chip van for events in Hemsted: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Fundraisers
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Agricultural and country shows
Planning an event in Hemsted?
How our fish and chip van for events works in Hemsted
Food is fried to order, so nothing sits waiting. We are often asked to cater charity fundraisers and community events and club open days, serving haddock and chips, chips and curry sauce.
A fête near Hemsted might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Have other stalls for special diets
When the event closes, we pack up.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Hemsted: your questions answered
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What’s the nearest station to Hemsted?
The closest is Westenhanger station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Can the van come to Hemsted?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Hemsted and the rest of Kent. For a quote, use our quote form.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
What does the pitch need?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll check it works.
Event catering near Hemsted
Hemsted is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. In and around Hemsted, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Hemsted is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Hemsted to Canterbury (10 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Westenhanger station is about 2.9 miles away. PTAs at schools such as Stowting Church of England Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 3 miles of Hemsted, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 5 miles of Hemsted, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Here we cover the CT18 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Hemsted, we also cover Woodland (1 mile south-east), Skeete (1 mile south), Stowting (1 mile west), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Stowting Common (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (14 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Saltwood Castle (4 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
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Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Confirmation the van can trade there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Hemsted
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hemsted? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Evening events in Hemsted have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
A chip van compared with other options
For a stall visitors will queue for, a chip van is hard to beat in Hemsted. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Classic food your visitors already know
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Perfect for your event in Hemsted
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches.
Whatever the occasion in Hemsted, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Village fêtes
- Fundraisers
- Sports days
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary, are a natural home for a chip van.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Any minimum charge
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if plans change
- 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