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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Kenardington
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Kenardington. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Music and food festivals
- Sports tournaments
A chip van near Kenardington
Fish and chip van for events in Kenardington, cooked to order
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we will tell you quickly whether we can come. We serve haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for community festivals and school fairs and sports days.
For a village fête or field event near Kenardington, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Running an event in Kenardington
Kenardington is about 6 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. For an event in Kenardington, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Kenardington is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Kenardington to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.8 miles south of the centre.
Events anywhere in TN26 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. If your venue is just outside Kenardington, we also cover Hamstreet (2 miles east), Orlestone (2 miles north-east), Snargate (3 miles south-east), Bromley Green (3 miles north-east) and Ruckinge (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (6 miles north-east), Folkestone (15 miles east), Hythe (12 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles west), Cheriton (14 miles east) and Kennington (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Kenardington includes Orlestone Forest.
- Pubs nearby include World's Wonder pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Other occasions in Kenardington
Kenardington: your questions answered
Is Kenardington too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Kenardington?
The closest is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Kenardington?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Do you come to Kenardington?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Kenardington is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes. We will need a safe route onto the site away from children.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. The frying and serving are down to us. Evening events in Kenardington have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the 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
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know the serving time
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Kenardington hosts choose us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Agree who removes waste
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
A few benches near the van help.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
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.
Events we cater in Kenardington
It keeps people on site for longer.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Summer fairs
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Sports days
- Country shows
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary, are a natural home for a chip van.
Before booking anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- If the price includes VAT
- How allergens are handled
- How many hours the van serves
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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