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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Hinxhill Park 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 Hinxhill Park.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Sports club events and race days
- Community open days
Fish and chip van for events for Hinxhill Park events
What the van needs
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:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- What’s available on the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Hinxhill Park
A van suits shows and field events, as long as there’s a firm route onto the pitch. Popular choices include cod and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and we’re frequently booked for horse and dog shows and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers.
At a fête or show near Hinxhill Park, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Step by step
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. In Hinxhill Park, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:15pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:00pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Questions from Hinxhill Park
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Hinxhill Park from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What do you need on the pitch?
Send us the pitch details, and we will check it works.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can the van come to Hinxhill Park?
We do. Hinxhill Park is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
We can. Tell us how many and when, and we’ll quote.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Other occasions in Hinxhill Park
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Event catering near Hinxhill Park
Hinxhill Park is about 2 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. People in Hinxhill Park book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Hinxhill Park to Canterbury (12 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Ashford International station, roughly 1.9 miles west of the centre. An event in Conningbrook Lakes Country Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Hinxhill Park, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of Kent takes in TN24, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. From Honeysuckle Avenue, Stitchworth Lane and Mallow Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Hinxhill Park we cover include Hinxhill (1 mile north-east), Sevington (1 mile south-west), Mersham (2 miles south), Ridgeway (2 miles south-east) and South Stour (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (8 miles south-east), Davington (13 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find William Harvey Hospital (under half a mile north-west) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.8 miles west). The countryside around Hinxhill Park includes Hatch Park.
- Local schools include The Norton Knatchbull School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Blacksmith's Arms Public House (less than half a mile west)
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Tell us about the pitch
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Give us an idea of numbers
Mark out the queue area away from walkways, especially near rides and games.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event, with cakes and teas alongside. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Hinxhill Park and across Kent
- 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