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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Meopham events
Fish and chip van for events in Meopham: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Food for volunteers
- Festivals
- Community open days
Fish and chip van for events for Meopham events
About our fish and chip van for events in Meopham
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers. For crew and volunteer catering and school fairs and sports days, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
In Meopham, one popular trader keeps it simple. Fish and chips does exactly that. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Organising a club, school or community event in Meopham? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Details of any power or water on site
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
A fish and chip van or other catering?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event, with cakes and teas alongside. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Meopham hosts choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- All the chip-shop extras
- Bookings across Kent, including Meopham
- A van that becomes part of the event
Events we cater in Meopham
Hot food keeps families around.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Village fêtes
- Feeding event crew
- Agricultural and country shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Meopham station, roughly 0.5 miles north of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- VAT, if it applies
- How allergens are handled
- The van’s size and access needs
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your event. Summer fêtes in Meopham have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Make sure the van can get in
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Agree the terms in writing
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Plan bins near food stalls
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Common questions in Meopham
Which station is closest to Meopham?
The closest is Meopham station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Is Meopham close to London?
About 21 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you trade at schools?
We do. We’ll need a safe route onto the site away from children.
Do you come to Meopham?
We do. We serve events in Meopham and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Meopham?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cater for helpers?
We can. Give us numbers and a time.
Nearby places to Meopham
Also in Meopham
Event catering near Meopham
Meopham is about 4 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. For events in Meopham, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Meopham is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 21 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Parish Church of St John the Baptist, are a natural home for a chip van. An event in Camer Park Country Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council.
We cover events in every part of DA13. We can serve an event on streets such as Station Road, The Russets and The Pippins or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to events in Foxendown (1 mile south-east), Sole Street (1 mile north-east), Round Street (1 mile north-east), Gold Street (1 mile north-east) and Nash Street (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Gravesham Community Hospital (4.4 miles north). The countryside around Meopham includes Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Meopham School (0.8 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Railway Inn (0.9 miles east)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
- 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