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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Minster, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Minster.
- School fairs and sports days
- Fundraisers
- Agricultural and country shows
Fish and chip van for events in Minster
Fish and chip van for events in Minster, cooked to order
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van. Popular choices include sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater music and food festivals and community open days.
A fête near Minster might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Minster?
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Club open days
- Church fêtes
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Horse and dog shows
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Minster station, about 0.5 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
Minster: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Minster?
Minster station, about 0.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you trade at school fairs around Minster?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we’ll explain the options.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What are the terms for events?
Tell us how your event normally works with traders, and we’ll agree terms.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Arrange bins and waste collection
Put bins near the queue.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Places near Minster
Also in Minster
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers.
Where the van can park in Minster
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Information about power and water
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 Minster
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
The process
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. In Minster, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:15pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:00pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- 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.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or CT12 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Minster events: pitches and permissions
Minster is about 4 miles west of St Lawrence, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Minster, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Minster to Canterbury (10 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, are a natural home for a chip van. School fairs, for a school like Minster Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. The coast is within about 5 miles of Minster, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Events anywhere in CT12 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. From Cheney Road, Thorne Road and High Street or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve events in Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-east), Way (1 mile east), Acol (2 miles north), Sevenscore (2 miles east) and Ebbsfleet (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (5 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south), Ramsgate (4 miles east), Broadstairs (6 miles east) and Whitstable (12 miles west).
Nearby you will also find RAF Manston History Museum (2.1 miles north-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (4.4 miles east). Open spaces near Minster include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Inn (under half a mile south-east)
- 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