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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Highstead
Fish and chip van for events in Highstead: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Horse and dog shows
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events for Highstead events
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Fish and chip van for events in Highstead, fried fresh
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 mushy peas, cod and chips and chips, and we’re frequently booked for agricultural and country shows and festivals.
At a field event near Highstead, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
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Looking after everyone
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Agree who removes waste
- Give us an idea of numbers
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch.
A few benches near the van help.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a stall visitors will queue for, a fish and chip van is a great choice. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book our van in Highstead
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No kitchen needed
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. Summer events in Highstead have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-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.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
- How long we serve
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s 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 is crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Community events around Highstead
Highstead is about 2 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. For events in Highstead, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Highstead is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Highstead to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Reculver Church of England Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. If your event is in Bishopstone Cliffs, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
For events in CT3 and CT6, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Other places close to Highstead we cover include Hawthorn (1 mile north), Boyden Gate (1 mile south-east), Millbank (1 mile south-west), Old Tree (1 mile south) and Hillborough (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.6 miles west). The countryside around Highstead includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby, you’ll find Hog & Donkey pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Highstead
Could you trade in Bishopstone Cliffs?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you trade at school fairs around Highstead?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
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. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- 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