Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Howt Green, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Howt Green.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Church fêtes
Fish and chip van for events in Howt Green
About our fish and chip van for events in Howt Green
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows. Typical bookings include feeding event crew and sports tournaments, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Howt Green, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Occasions we serve in Howt Green
It’s low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Howt Green book the van for occasions like:
- Sports club events and race days
- Agricultural and country shows
- Village fêtes
- Charity fundraisers and community events
PTAs at schools such as Regis Manor Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- Allergen information for each item
Howt Green: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Howt Green too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can the van come to Howt Green?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Howt Green is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Howt Green
Howt Green is about 1 mile north-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Howt Green will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Howt Green is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Kemsley station is about 0.6 miles away. Events in parks such as Milton Creek Country Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Howt Green, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in ME9 start with a parking spot for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Kemsley (1 mile east), Iwade (1 mile north), Sittingbourne (1 mile south-east), Milton Regis (1 mile south-east) and Murston (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (8 miles south-east), Minster (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles south-west) and Davington (8 miles south-east).
A little further out are Court Hall Museum (0.9 miles south-east) and Castle Rough (1.4 miles east).
- Local schools include Westlands School (1.4 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Three Hats Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (0.9 miles south-east)
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- How easy the site is to reach
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why book our van in Howt Green
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Events in Howt Green and across Kent
- Hot food handed straight over
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Display allergens for each stall
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Have other stalls for special diets
Put bins near the queue.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Nearby places to Howt Green
More for events in Howt Green
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- What’s available on the pitch
- Somewhere firm if it rains
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. December events in Howt Green lose the light at about 3:50pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME9 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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