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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Ickham events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van for events in Ickham.
- Village fêtes
- Sports tournaments
- Country shows
Fresh fish and chips in Ickham
How our fish and chip van for events works in Ickham
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. Whether it is sports tournaments and community festivals, we can cook sausage and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
For a village fête or field event near Ickham, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Questions from Ickham
Do you come out to small places like Ickham?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Ickham from London?
About 57 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Send us the date and the spot.
Do you cover Ickham?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Ickham and the rest of Kent. For a quote, use our quote form.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Ickham.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
More for events in Ickham
Running an event in Ickham
Ickham is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Ickham. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent.
School fairs, for a school like Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Running a fête for a church like Church of St John? A chip van draws people in.
For events in CT3, we just need to know where the van can park. From The Street, School Lane and Baye Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For events just outside Ickham, we cover Wickhambreaux (1 mile north), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Littlebourne (1 mile west), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (4.7 miles west) and St Martins Hospital (3.3 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The Rose Inn (0.5 miles north)
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Somewhere firm if it rains
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. For an evening event in Ickham, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ickham? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it’s cool. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Perfect for your event in Ickham
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
These are some of the bookings we take in Ickham and Kent:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Horse and dog shows
- Summer fairs
For visitors coming by rail, Bekesbourne station is about 2.3 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if plans change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
- 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