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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Mystole events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Mystole.
- Sports tournaments
- Country shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Mystole
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Fish and chip van for events in Mystole, fried fresh
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, which helps volunteer-run events. Typical bookings include summer fairs and fish and chip supper nights, serving sausage and chips, chips and curry sauce.
Near Mystole, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Information about power and water
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Towns and villages near Mystole
More for events in Mystole
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why us?
- Something for visitors to gather round
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Quick service from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Agree who removes waste
- Set a time for helpers’ food
Put bins near the queue.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Community events around Mystole
Mystole is about 4 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Mystole and the surrounding area. Mystole is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary, are a natural home for a chip van. An event in Broadham Down means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Mystole, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in CT4, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve an event on streets such as Thruxted Lane and Mystole Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover events in Shalmsford Street (1 mile east), Chartham (1 mile north-east), Garlinge Green (1 mile south-east), Chartham Hatch (2 miles north) and Petham (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.9 miles north-east) and Chilham Castle (1.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find Cross Keys Public House (within half a mile north)
For event organisers in Mystole
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Events we cater in Mystole
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Mystole book the van for occasions like:
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Horse and dog shows
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Sports club events and race days
For anyone arriving by train, Chartham station is about 0.9 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether there is a minimum
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. At midsummer, events in Mystole stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us a contact for the day
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Questions from Mystole
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Mystole too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for visitors.
What are the terms for events?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
What does the pitch need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
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.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
- 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