Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Holborough, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your event in Holborough. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Fundraisers
- Sports club events and race days
- School fairs and sports days
A chip van near Holborough
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Summer events in Holborough have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
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Fish and chip van for events in Holborough, fried fresh
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van. For sports days and community open days, we will put together a menu of chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
Around Holborough, a fête or summer fair suits fish and chips. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Nearby places to Holborough
What else we do in Holborough
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Organising a club, school or community event in Holborough? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Holborough events: pitches and permissions
Holborough is about 4 miles west of Chatham, in Kent. In and around Holborough, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your visitors. Holborough is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Holborough to London (26 miles away).
If your event is in Holborough Marshes, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. A school like Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Anywhere in ME6, ME1 and ME19, we can fry fresh for your visitors. That could mean an event at a home on Lee Road, Byrne Road and Ladds Lane, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Snodland (1 mile south-west), Peters Village (1 mile east), Scarborough (1 mile east), Upper Halling (1 mile north-west) and Wouldham (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Gravesend (7 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (12 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find St. Catherine's Hospital (4.2 miles north-east) and Leybourne Castle (2.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near Holborough include The Holmesdale School (1 mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Monks Head pub (0.5 miles south-west)
FAQs for Holborough
Is Holborough close to London?
About 26 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you trade at school fairs around Holborough?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- No surprises in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- 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