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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Maxton, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your event in Maxton. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Village fêtes
- Sports club events and race days
- Community festivals
Fresh fish and chips in Maxton
About our fish and chip van for events in Maxton
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we will tell you quickly whether we can come. Whether it’s food for volunteers and charity fundraisers and community events, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
At a field event near Maxton, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. We handle the cooking and serving. Summer events in Maxton have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Event catering near Maxton
Maxton is about 1 mile south-west of Tower Hamlets, in Kent. We serve events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Maxton and the surrounding area. Maxton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Dover Priory station, roughly 0.8 miles north-east of the centre. PTAs at schools such as St Martin's School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. The coast is within about 2 miles of Maxton, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
This part of Kent takes in CT17 and CT15. Whether your event is on Cow Lane, Manor Road and Mount Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Aycliffe (1 mile south), Farthingloe (1 mile south-west), Dover (1 mile north), Church Hougham (2 miles west) and River (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Deal (8 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles west), Walmer (7 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (6 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Old Town Gaol (1 mile north-east) and Dover Castle (1.6 miles east). Within reach you will find Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby schools include Astor College for the Arts (within half a mile north) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Crown & Sceptre pub (under half a mile north-east)
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Have other stalls for special diets
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing in case the ground is soft.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Perfect for your event in Maxton
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
In Maxton and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Country shows
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Crew and volunteer catering
A summer fête at St Martin's Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- Any minimum charge
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When payment is due
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Organising a club, school or community event in Maxton? 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.
Maxton questions
Could you trade in Western Heights LNR?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Maxton?
Dover Priory station, about 0.8 miles north-east of the centre.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do festivals?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we’ll check.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Do you do crew food?
Yes. Give us numbers and a time.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A clear quote before booking
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Bookings across Kent, including Maxton
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
These are the factors that matter most:
- How far we travel
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- The menu and how many choices
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Nearby places to Maxton
Other occasions in Maxton
- 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