Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in New Hythe, Kent
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in New Hythe.
- Sports tournaments
- Summer fairs
- Fish and chip supper nights
A chip van near New Hythe
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- Service time
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Fish and chip van for events in New Hythe, fried fresh
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer. Popular choices include mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for village fêtes and summer fairs and sports club events and race days.
For a village fête or field event near New Hythe, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Occasions we serve in New Hythe
It is low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Fundraisers
- Music and food festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Church fêtes
If visitors are coming by train, New Hythe station serves New Hythe directly.
Before booking anyone
- When final numbers are due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The cancellation terms
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Agree who removes waste
- Tell us about the pitch
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Share any nut or allergy policies
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch, at the agreed time.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
New Hythe events: pitches and permissions
New Hythe is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van for your event to drives, car parks, yards and venues around New Hythe and the surrounding area. We serve 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 27 miles away.
Events in parks such as Leybourne Lakes Country Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Brookfield Junior School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
This part of Kent takes in ME20. That could mean an event at a home on Sherwood Avenue, Ingram Close and Abery Drive, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover events in Lunsford (1 mile west), Larkfield (1 mile south-west), Leybourne (1 mile south-west), Eccles (1 mile north-east) and Snodland (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Maidstone Hospital (2.8 miles south-east) and Medway megaliths (2.1 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Local schools include Aylesford School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Monks Head pub (0.8 miles south-west)
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your event. At midsummer, events in New Hythe stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Somewhere firm if it rains
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Also in New Hythe
Common questions in New Hythe
Is New Hythe 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.
Can the van park in Leybourne Lakes Country Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your visitors, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
- 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