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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Hoath, Kent
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van for events in Hoath.
- Sports days
- Feeding event crew
- Summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events for Hoath events
For event organisers in Hoath
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Fish and chip van for events in Hoath, fried fresh
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers. On the menu are sausage and chips, chips and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for village fêtes and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers.
At a field event near Hoath, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Share pitch details
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Share any nut or allergy policies
Put bins near the queue.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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 nobody has to miss the event.
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Evening events in Hoath have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Hoath? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Hoath questions
Do you trade at school fairs around Hoath?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Could you trade in Curtis Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for visitors.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
How big a pitch do you need?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll confirm.
What affects the price in Hoath
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hoath?
For a stall visitors will queue for, a fish and chip van is a great choice. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Perfect for your event in Hoath
We keep cooking in the rain.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Hoath book the van for events such as:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Feeding event crew
- Agricultural and country shows
- Festivals
Events in parks such as Curtis Wood need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The cancellation terms
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each item
Fairs, fêtes and events in Hoath
Hoath is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Hoath and the surrounding area. Hoath is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van.
PTAs at schools such as Hoath Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of the Holy Cross, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. The coast is within about 4 miles of Hoath, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Anywhere in CT3, we can fry fresh for your visitors. From Church Road, Marley Lane and Barn Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Hoath we cover include Maypole (1 mile north), Knave's Ash (1 mile west), Old Tree (1 mile north-east), Millbank (1 mile north) and Hollow Street (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hoath include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Hoath include Spires Academy (1.7 miles south-west)
- 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