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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Hollow Street events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Hollow Street.
- Food for volunteers
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Festivals
Planning an event in Hollow Street?
Working with your venue
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Hollow Street
A van suits shows and field events, as long as there’s a firm route onto the pitch. For horse and dog shows and food for volunteers, we can cook curry sauce, haddock and chips and cod and chips and more.
Near Hollow Street, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Occasions we serve in Hollow Street
Hot food keeps families around.
In Hollow Street and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Country shows
- Festivals
- Summer fairs
- Sports tournaments
Events in parks such as Grove Ferry Picnic Area need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Allergen information for each item
- How many hours the van serves
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hollow Street?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event, with cakes and teas alongside. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book with us
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen needed
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Details of any power or water on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Step by step
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Winter fairs in Hollow Street are dark by about 3:50pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:45pm by late May.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Running an event in Hollow Street
Hollow Street is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. For an event in Hollow Street, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Hollow Street. Hollow Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Chislet Church of England Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. The coast is within about 4 miles of Hollow Street, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Anywhere in CT3, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also serve events in Chislet (1 mile north-east), Chitty (1 mile north-east), Old Tree (1 mile north-west), Boyden Gate (1 mile north) and Hoath (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (2.2 miles south-west)
Other occasions in Hollow Street
Hollow Street questions
Can the van park in Grove Ferry Picnic Area?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you trade at school fairs around Hollow Street?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can the van come to Hollow Street?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Hollow Street is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What does the pitch need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Agree who removes waste
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Tell us about the pitch
- Agree the terms in writing
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
- 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