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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Hillborough events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Hillborough.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Community festivals
- Fundraisers
Book the van in Hillborough
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Fish and chip van for events in Hillborough, cooked to order
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers, or both. On the menu are haddock and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and sports days.
Summer fairs around Hillborough are often run by volunteers, so a self-sufficient van helps. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
The process
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Summer events in Hillborough have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the 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
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Hillborough, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Related guides
Running an event in Hillborough
Hillborough is about 2 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cover Hillborough as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Hillborough is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Reculver Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin? A chip van draws people in. The coast is within about 2 miles of Hillborough, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Anywhere in CT6, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Local streets include Manor Road, Puffin Road and Neville Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Main roads around Hillborough include the A299, so getting the van to your event is simple. We also bring the van to events in Hawthorn (1 mile south-east), Bishopstone (1 mile north), Beltinge (1 mile north-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-west) and Highstead (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.2 miles west). Open spaces near Hillborough include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Pubs nearby include The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Hillborough questions
Can you come to a school fair in Hillborough?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Is Hillborough close to London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes. We will need a safe route onto the site away from children.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
A chip van compared with other options
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. 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.
Why book our van in Hillborough
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cover Hillborough and the whole of Kent
- A menu almost everyone likes
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Towns and villages near Hillborough
What else we do in Hillborough
Perfect for your event in Hillborough
It’s a hot meal for helpers as well.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Horse and dog shows
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Food for volunteers
- Church fêtes
An event in Bishopstone Cliffs means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council.
Questions to ask before booking
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How much space the van takes up
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
- 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