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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Kempe's Corner, Kent
Fish and chip van for events in Kempe's Corner: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Country shows
A chip van near Kempe's Corner
About our fish and chip van for events in Kempe's Corner
Food is fried to order, so it is hot and crisp. For school fairs and sports days and charity fundraisers and community events, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips and more.
Near Kempe's Corner, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Where the van can park in Kempe's Corner
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- What’s available on the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
Towns and villages near Kempe's Corner
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Kempe's Corner events: pitches and permissions
Kempe's Corner is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. People in Kempe's Corner 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. Kempe's Corner is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Wye station, about 0.8 miles east. School fairs, for a school like Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Within about 2 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We serve events across TN25. Whether your event is on Harville Road and Canterbury Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to events in Boughton Corner (1 mile north), Boughton Aluph (1 mile north), Wye (1 mile east), Brook (2 miles south-east) and Hinxhill (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Nearby you will also find County Square (3 miles south-west) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Kempe's Corner includes Hatch Park.
- Schools near Kempe's Corner include Wye School (1.3 miles east) and Wye School (1.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Tickled Trout pub (0.8 miles east)
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Kempe's Corner and across Kent
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Winter fairs in Kempe's Corner are dark by about 3:50pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there’s light until about 8:45pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Agree the terms in writing
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Questions from Kempe's Corner
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you come to a school fair in Kempe's Corner?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What about visitors who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
- 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