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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Nettlestead
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Nettlestead.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School summer fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Nettlestead
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Details of any power or water on site
- A queue area clear of rides and games
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Fish and chip van for events in Nettlestead, cooked to order
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer, which is good for every other stall. Whether it is festivals and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
At a field event near Nettlestead, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
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Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Agree who removes waste
- Tell us about the pitch
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Visitors will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In Nettlestead, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:00pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- First, tell us 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.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Nettlestead? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Nettlestead: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around Nettlestead?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Is Nettlestead too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event, with cakes and teas alongside. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book our van in Nettlestead
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- We cover Nettlestead and the whole of Kent
- Something for visitors to gather round
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Nettlestead events: pitches and permissions
Nettlestead is about 5 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Events in Nettlestead are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Nettlestead to London (about 28 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, Wateringbury station serves Nettlestead directly. School fairs, for a school like Wateringbury Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
For events in ME18, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. We can serve an event on streets such as Henrys Close, Glenleigh Road and Orchard Crescent, wherever the van can park. For events just outside Nettlestead, we cover Wateringbury (1 mile north-east), Red Hill (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile north-east), Nettlestead Green (1 mile south) and West Farleigh (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
A little further out are Teapot Island (1.9 miles south) and Leybourne Castle (3.8 miles north).
- Local pubs include The Railway pub (within half a mile 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