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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Loose events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Loose and across Kent.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Village fêtes
- Community festivals
Book the van in Loose
Fish and chip van for events in Loose, cooked to order
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. A chip van gives organisers a hot-food trader that almost everyone wants. Typical bookings include music and food festivals and fish and chip supper nights, with curry sauce, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
At a fête or show near Loose, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Display allergens for each stall
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Share any nut or allergy policies
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing in case the ground is soft.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Loose events: pitches and permissions
Loose is about 2 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Loose to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Loose to Canterbury (25 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, East Farleigh station is about 1.8 miles away. A summer fête at Church of All Saints is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Loose, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in ME15 and ME17 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Streets in the area include Rosemount Close, Malthouse Hill and Old Loose Hill, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover events in Boughton Green (1 mile south-east), Boughton Monchelsea (1 mile south-east), Linton (1 mile south), Park Wood (2 miles east) and Shepway (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Kent Fire Brigade Museum (1.4 miles north) and The Mall Maidstone (2.4 miles north).
- Local schools include Cornwallis Academy (0.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Chequers Inn (within half a mile north-east)
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Loose questions
What’s the nearest station to Loose?
East Farleigh station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can the van come to Loose?
We do. Loose is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Where the van can park in Loose
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Loose
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Towns and villages near Loose
Also in Loose
Occasions we serve in Loose
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- School summer fairs
- Food for volunteers
- Agricultural and country shows
- Charity fundraisers and community events
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Loose Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- How much space the van takes up
- How allergens are handled
- Travel, tolls and road charges
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Evening events in Loose have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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