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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Monkton, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Monkton and across Kent.
- Food for volunteers
- Club open days
- Festivals
Fish and chip van for events in Monkton
How our fish and chip van for events works in Monkton
When there is hot food, people stay longer, which is good for every other stall. Whether it is village fêtes and feeding event crew, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
A fête near Monkton might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Events we cater in Monkton
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Monkton book the van for occasions like:
- Sports tournaments
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Horse and dog shows
- Music and food festivals
A summer fête at Church of Saint Mary Magdalene is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Also in Monkton
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Agree who removes waste
- Share pitch details
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing in case the ground is soft.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
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. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why us?
- Bookings across Kent, including Monkton
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Monkton: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around Monkton?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you come out to small places like Monkton?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can the van come to our fair?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we’ll check.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we’ll explain the options.
The process
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Summer events in Monkton have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- 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
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
Monkton events: pitches and permissions
Monkton is about 5 miles south-west of Margate, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Monkton, and we will plan access and set-up. We serve 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Monkton to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Monkton Church of England Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Minster station, about 1.8 miles south-east. The coast is within about 6 miles of Monkton, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Wherever your event is in CT12, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve an event on streets such as Monkton Street, Collards Close and Seamark Close, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Monkton, we also cover Hoo (1 mile east), St Nicholas at Wade (1 mile north-west), Sarre (2 miles west), East Stourmouth (2 miles south-west) and Westmarsh (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (10 miles south-west), Margate (5 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (6 miles east), Broadstairs (7 miles east) and Whitstable (11 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Powell-Cotton Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Monkton include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- 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