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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Nackington events
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Nackington and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Music and food festivals
- Sports tournaments
- Agricultural and country shows
A chip van near Nackington
How the day works
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Summer events in Nackington have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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How our fish and chip van for events works in Nackington
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we will tell you quickly whether we can come. We serve haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater country shows and community open days.
For a village fête or field event near Nackington, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Events we cater in Nackington
Rain does not stop the fryers.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
A school like Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Before booking anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How much space the van takes up
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How late numbers can change
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
Organising for someone else?
Hosting 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.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Questions from Nackington
How far is Nackington from London?
About 54 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Nackington?
Canterbury East station, about 1.7 miles north of the centre.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
We do. We’ll need a safe route onto the site away from children.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your visitors, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Running an event in Nackington
Nackington is about 2 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. We serve events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Nackington and nearby villages. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. If visitors are coming by train, Canterbury East station, about 1.7 miles north, is the nearest station. Within about 7 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
For events in CT4, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. For events just outside Nackington, we cover Street End (1 mile south-west), Stuppington (1 mile north-west), Lower Hardres (1 mile south), Pett Bottom (2 miles south) and Wincheap (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (12 miles south-west), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east), Whitstable (7 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Canterbury Castle (1.9 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (1.1 miles north). Open spaces near Nackington include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Nackington include St. Anselm's Catholic School (1.1 miles north-east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Agree who removes waste
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Nearby places to Nackington
What else we do in Nackington
- 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