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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Leybourne
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Leybourne.
- Festivals
- Summer fairs
- Country shows
A chip van near Leybourne
For event organisers in Leybourne
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Leybourne
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we’ll let you know if we are available. We serve haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we’re often booked for horse and dog shows and village fêtes and summer fairs.
Near Leybourne, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Tell us about the pitch
- Plan bins near food stalls
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- What’s available on the pitch
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
Fairs, fêtes and events in Leybourne
Leybourne is about 5 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Leybourne and the surrounding area. We serve 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
An event in Leybourne Lakes Country Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council. PTAs at schools such as Lunsford Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
We serve events across the ME19 and ME20 postcode area and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on London Road, Oxley Shaw Lane and Redbank or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to events in Larkfield (1 mile east), Lunsford (1 mile north-east), New Hythe (1 mile north-east), Birling (1 mile north-west) and Snodland (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Leybourne Castle (less than half a mile north-west) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Leybourne includes Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near Leybourne include The Malling School (0.8 miles south) and The Malling School (0.8 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Monks Head pub (0.7 miles east)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Leybourne?
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Leybourne and Kent:
- Sports tournaments
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- School summer fairs
- Village fêtes
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, are a natural home for a chip van.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Allergen information for each item
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. For an evening event in Leybourne, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Leybourne, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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What affects the price in Leybourne
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Other occasions in Leybourne
FAQs for Leybourne
Can you come to a school fair in Leybourne?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Could you trade in Leybourne Lakes Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for visitors.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
What can visitors choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
- 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