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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Kingsdown, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Kingsdown.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Sports days
Fish and chip van for events for Kingsdown events
Fish and chip van for events in Kingsdown, fried fresh
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, once the school agrees where the van goes. We serve haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for village fêtes and club open days.
For a village fête or field event near Kingsdown, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Running an event in Kingsdown
Kingsdown is about 3 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Across the ME9 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Kingsdown is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
If your event is in Doddington Place Gardens, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as The Sittingbourne School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 6 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in ME9, we can bring the van to you. For events just outside Kingsdown, we cover Newbury (1 mile north), Erriottwood (1 mile east), Dungate (1 mile west), Bapchild (1 mile north) and Lynsted (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles east) and Faversham (5 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.9 miles north) and Newnham Castle (1.8 miles south-east).
Occasions we serve in Kingsdown
It is low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Kingsdown and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Sports days
- Summer fairs
- Fundraisers
- Agricultural and country shows
For anyone arriving by train, Teynham station, about 2.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Any minimum charge
- Allergen information for each item
- If the price includes VAT
- The cancellation terms
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Winter fairs in Kingsdown are dark by about 3:50pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- 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 are done.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Kingsdown
Do you trade at school fairs around Kingsdown?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
Tell us how your event typically works with traders, and we’ll find something that works.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Kingsdown?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
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’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
A few benches near the van help.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Details of any power or water on site
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- A queue area clear of rides and games
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a chip van is hard to beat in Kingsdown. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Also near Kingsdown
Also in Kingsdown
- 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