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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Newington, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Newington? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Sports tournaments
- Food for volunteers
- Sports days
Book the van in Newington
Why choose a fish and chip van in Newington?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before you book
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Something for visitors to gather round
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Newington
When there is hot food, people stay longer. Typical bookings include church fêtes and food for volunteers, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and chips.
Around Newington, a fête or summer fair suits fish and chips. Send us the pitch and access details. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
What else we do in Newington
Newington: your questions answered
How far is Newington from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you trade at school fairs around Newington?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you do festivals?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we’re available.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Newington?
We keep cooking in the rain.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Community festivals
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Food for volunteers
- Charity fundraisers and community events
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Christopher's Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- VAT, if it applies
- The cancellation terms
What affects the price in Newington
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the space and the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Details of any power or water on site
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
How the day works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Visitors generally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. For an evening event in Newington, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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For event organisers in Newington
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Newington
Newington is about 1 mile north-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the CT12 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Newington to Canterbury (14 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Ramsgate station, about 0.7 miles south-east. School fairs, for a school like Ramsgate Arts Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. The coast is within about 2 miles of Newington, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
This part of Kent takes in CT12, CT11 and CT10, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can serve an event on streets such as Gwyn Road, Haine Road and Leigh Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Newington sits on or near the A254 and A256, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Haine (1 mile north-west), Manston (1 mile west), Chilton (1 mile south), Westwood (1 mile north) and Flete (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (14 miles west), Dover (15 miles south), Deal (9 miles south), Herne Bay (11 miles west), Walmer (10 miles south) and Wincheap (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Ramsgate Museum (1.3 miles south-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (1.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Newington include The Royal Harbour Academy (0.7 miles east) and St George's Boys School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Derby Arms (0.8 miles south-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