Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Ivychurch, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Ivychurch and Kent, frying fresh at your venue.
- Sports tournaments
- School summer fairs
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
Book the van in Ivychurch
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. At midsummer, events in Ivychurch stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- 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
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Ivychurch? 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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About our fish and chip van for events in Ivychurch
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Popular choices include sausage and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for fundraisers and music and food festivals.
Rural events near Ivychurch can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Give us an idea of numbers
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
What affects the price in Ivychurch
These are the factors that matter most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
What else we do in Ivychurch
Running an event in Ivychurch
Ivychurch is about 9 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Events in Ivychurch are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve 922 places in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Ivychurch to Canterbury (20 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 3.4 miles north-west of the centre.
This part of Kent takes in TN29, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. For events just outside Ivychurch, we cover Brenzett (2 miles west), Snargate (2 miles west), Ruckinge (4 miles north), Hamstreet (4 miles north) and Kenardington (5 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles north), Folkestone (13 miles east), Hythe (9 miles north-east), Hawkinge (14 miles north-east), Tenterden (9 miles north-west) and Cheriton (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.2 miles west) and Romney 'castle' (1.5 miles south). The countryside around Ivychurch includes Burnthouse Pen.
- Local pubs include The Bell Inn (under half a mile south-east)
For event organisers in Ivychurch
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. 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 book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A quote that spells everything out
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Details of any power or water on site
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Confirmation the van can trade there
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
FAQs for Ivychurch
What’s the nearest station to Ivychurch?
Appledore (Kent) station, about 3.4 miles north-west of the centre.
How far is Ivychurch from London?
About 54 miles from central London.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes. We will need a safe route onto the site away from children.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How big a pitch do you need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we’ll check it works.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we will explain the options before booking.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
- 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