Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Hythe, Kent
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Hythe. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Horse and dog shows
A chip van near Hythe
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Hythe
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers, or both. Typical bookings include church fêtes and community open days, with curry sauce, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
In Hythe, fêtes and school fairs are perfect for fish and chips: it is popular and cooked fresh. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Perfect for your event in Hythe
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Hythe, people book us for events such as:
- Fundraisers
- Church fêtes
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Community festivals
PTAs at schools such as Hythe Bay CofE Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
What your quote should include
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether there is a minimum
- The cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the parking spot
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Hythe
Can you come to a school fair in Hythe?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can the van park in Oaklands Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Hythe events: pitches and permissions
Hythe is about 4 miles west of Folkestone, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Hythe will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
An event in Oaklands Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, generally the council. A summer fête at Church of St Michael and All Angels is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Hythe, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules. With the sea within about a mile, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Wherever your event is in CT21, we can bring the van to you. Your event could be at a house on High Street, Church Road and Station Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. You’ll find Hythe on the A259 and A261, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Nearby, we also serve events in Saltwood (1 mile north), Sandling (1 mile north-west), Pedlinge (1 mile north-west), Palmarsh (2 miles south-west) and West Hythe (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (11 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles east), Tower Hamlets (10 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Saltwood Castle (0.7 miles north) and Royal Victoria Hospital (4.1 miles east). The countryside around Hythe includes Tolsford Hill.
- Nearby schools include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (0.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Red Lion Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Access that avoids crowds
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
How the day works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In Hythe, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:15pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Hythe? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
- 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