Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Hollybushes, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Hollybushes and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Sports days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Fish and chip supper nights
Fish and chip van for events for Hollybushes events
How our fish and chip van for events works in Hollybushes
Food is fried to order, so nothing sits waiting. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater school fairs and sports days and community open days.
Rural events near Hollybushes can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What affects the price in Hollybushes
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
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.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
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 fill in our quote form.
Community events around Hollybushes
Hollybushes is about 4 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Across the ME9 area, we can bring the van to you. Hollybushes is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Hollybushes to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, Sittingbourne station, about 3.7 miles north, is the nearest station. School fairs, for a school like Milstead and Frinsted 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 5 miles of Hollybushes, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in ME9, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Other places close to Hollybushes we cover include Bluetown (1 mile east), Milstead (1 mile north-west), Wichling (1 mile south-east), Doddington (1 mile east) and Frinsted (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles east) and Faversham (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.5 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.7 miles east).
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Share pitch details
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
A few benches near the van help.
Hollybushes questions
Can you come to a school fair in Hollybushes?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Hollybushes too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Details of any power or water on site
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event. Winter fairs in Hollybushes are dark by about 3:50pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Hollybushes? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. 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. We set everything out in your quote.
Why Hollybushes hosts choose us
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Hollybushes?
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips, from families to older visitors.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Hollybushes and Kent:
- Horse and dog shows
- Food for volunteers
- Church fêtes
- Sports club events and race days
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross, are a natural home for a chip van.
Before booking anyone
- The cancellation terms
- Any minimum charge
- How much space the van takes up
- How late numbers can change
Also near Hollybushes
More for events in Hollybushes
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
- 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