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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Keycol
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Keycol and the surrounding area.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Community festivals
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Fish and chip van for events for Keycol events
About our fish and chip van for events in Keycol
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot and crisp. We are often asked to cater charity fundraisers and community events and sports club events and race days, with curry sauce, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
At a fête or show near Keycol, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Perfect for your event in Keycol
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Feeding event crew
- Community festivals
- School fairs and sports days
- Sports tournaments
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Newington station, about 1.1 miles west.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
What affects the price in Keycol
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why Keycol hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cover Keycol and the whole of Kent
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Access that avoids crowds
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Event catering near Keycol
Keycol is about 2 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We serve events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Keycol and nearby villages. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
A summer fête at Church of St Bartholomew is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. A school like Borden Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Keycol, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in ME9 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. Streets in the area include Rooks View, Hill Farm View and Rook Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For events just outside Keycol, we cover Bobbing (1 mile east), Chestnut Street (1 mile south), Newington (1 mile west), Danaway (1 mile south-west) and Oad Street (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (9 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.8 miles east) and Bayford Court (2.3 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Westlands School (1 mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include George Inn (1 mile west)
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your event. Evening events in Keycol have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- 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
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know the serving time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Keycol? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Nearby places to Keycol
Also in Keycol
FAQs for Keycol
Is Keycol close to London?
About 35 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Keycol?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Send us the date and the spot.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
What does the pitch need?
Send us the pitch details, and we will check it works.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
- 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