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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Hoaden events
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Hoaden. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Country shows
- Fundraisers
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Fish and chip van for events in Hoaden, fried fresh
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater community open days and community festivals.
Near Hoaden, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Hoaden? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Share pitch details
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- What’s available on the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Also near Hoaden
Also in Hoaden
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a chip van is hard to beat in Hoaden. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cover Hoaden and the whole of Kent
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Event catering near Hoaden
Hoaden is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Anywhere in CT3, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Hoaden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Hoaden to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, Minster station, about 4 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Wherever your event is in CT3, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Local streets include Overland Lane and Walmestone Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For events just outside Hoaden, we cover Nash (1 mile south-west), Perry (1 mile west), Elmstone (1 mile north-west), Shatterling (1 mile south-west) and Durlock (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find White Mill (3.5 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
How it works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. In Hoaden, 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.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Hoaden
Is Hoaden close to London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Hoaden?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Yes, where the date suits. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for visitors.
How do you charge at fêtes?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
About the food
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers.
- 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