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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Hogben's Hill, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Hogben's Hill and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Horse and dog shows
- Food for volunteers
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
Fish and chip van for events for Hogben's Hill events
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
About our fish and chip van for events in Hogben's Hill
When there’s hot food, people stay longer, which is good for every other stall. For church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and country shows, we can cook sausage and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
At a fête or show near Hogben's Hill, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Nearby places to Hogben's Hill
Also in Hogben's Hill
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Hogben's Hill events: pitches and permissions
Hogben's Hill is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Bookings in Hogben's Hill come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Hogben's Hill is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A chip van draws people in. School fairs, for a school like Selling Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Hogben's Hill, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in ME13, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. We also bring the van to events in Selling (1 mile east), Gushmere (1 mile north-east), Perrywood (1 mile south-east), Neames Forstal (1 mile east) and Crouch (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.9 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The White Lion Public House (0.5 miles east)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Visitors will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Summer fêtes in Hogben's Hill have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:00pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Hogben's Hill? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Share pitch details
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
FAQs for Hogben's Hill
Do you trade at school fairs around Hogben's Hill?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Hogben's Hill close to London?
About 46 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes. We will agree access before the children arrive.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we’re available.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Hogben's Hill?
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Food for volunteers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School fairs and sports days
- Agricultural and country shows
If visitors are coming by train, Selling station is about 1.3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- A clear quote before booking
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A van that becomes part of the event
What affects the price in Hogben's Hill
These are the factors that matter most:
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
- 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