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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Hucking
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Hucking and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Agricultural and country shows
Fresh fish and chips in Hucking
How our fish and chip van for events works in Hucking
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer. For community open days and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, we can cook chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Hucking, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
What happens on the day
The first sign we have arrived is normally the smell, about the time the first visitors wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Winter fairs in Hucking are dark by about 3:50pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there is light until about 8:50pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Hucking questions
Could you trade in Stockbury Hill Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What can visitors choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Send us the date and the spot.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Hucking?
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls at any fête.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Hucking and Kent:
- Club open days
- Church fêtes
- Country shows
- Village fêtes
Events in parks such as Stockbury Hill Wood need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- How much space the van takes up
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hucking?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Hucking hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- Something for visitors to gather round
- A quote that spells everything out
- Quick service from the hatch
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Running an event in Hucking
Hucking is about 5 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. People in Hucking book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Hucking is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Hucking to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
A summer fête at Church of St Margaret is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Hollingbourne station, about 2.1 miles south. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 3 miles of Hucking, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We serve events across ME17. Nearby, we also serve events in Bicknor (1 mile east), Broad Street (1 mile south-west), Hollingbourne (2 miles south), Wormshill (2 miles east) and Eyhorne Street (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Faversham (11 miles east) and Minster (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find KIMS hospital (3.8 miles west) and Leeds Castle (3.2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Detling Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Hook and Hatchet pub (less than half a mile west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Nearby places to Hucking
More for events in Hucking
- 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