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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Kent Street, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Kent Street and the surrounding area.
- Church fêtes
- Community open days
- Summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events for Kent Street events
Fish and chip van for events in Kent Street, cooked to order
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers, or both. For feeding event crew and village fêtes and summer fairs, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips for your guests.
Rural events near Kent Street can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
What happens on the day
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Visitors will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. For an evening event in Kent Street, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
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FAQs for Kent Street
What’s the nearest station to Kent Street?
The closest is Wateringbury station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Do you trade at school fairs around Kent Street?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you do festivals?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we’re available.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
Put bins near the queue.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Kent Street events: pitches and permissions
Kent Street is about 6 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Kent Street. Kent Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Kent Street to London (about 26 miles away).
If your event is in Manor Park Country Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. A summer fête at St Lawrence's Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Events anywhere in ME18 start with a parking spot for the van. From Kent Street and Malling Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Kent Street we cover include Herne Pound (1 mile south-west), Mereworth (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile west), Pizien Well (1 mile south-east) and Swanton (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.5 miles north-west) and Maidstone Hospital (4.3 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Queens Head Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Nearby places to Kent Street
Other occasions in Kent Street
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- What’s available on the pitch
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Access that avoids crowds
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Kent Street
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For a stall visitors will queue for, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Something for visitors to gather round
- No surprises in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Kent Street?
Organisers book a chip van because it is one of the most popular stalls.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Horse and dog shows
- Sports club events and race days
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Summer fairs
A school like Kings Hill School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Before booking anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How many hours the van serves
- 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