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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Newington, Kent
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Newington.
- School summer fairs
- Fundraisers
- Club open days
Fish and chip van for events for Newington events
For event organisers in Newington
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Fish and chip van for events in Newington, cooked to order
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for food for volunteers and music and food festivals.
For a village fête or field event near Newington, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- The length of service
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
What else we do in Newington
The process
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Summer fêtes in Newington have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:00pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Newington questions
Is Newington 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.
What’s the nearest station to Newington?
The closest is Folkestone West station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Do you cover Newington?
We do. We serve events in Newington and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you do festivals?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we will check.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
Where the van can park in Newington
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Agree who removes waste
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Community events around Newington
Newington is about 2 miles north-east of Hythe, in Kent. Across the CT18 area, we can bring the van to you. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Newington to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Folkestone West station, about 1.8 miles east. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Newington, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 3 miles of Newington, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We cover events in every part of CT18, CT20 and CT19 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include School Lane, Newington Road and Boulevard D'erlanger, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For events just outside Newington, we cover Peene (1 mile north-east), Cheriton (1 mile east), Arpinge (1 mile north-east), Seabrook (1 mile south) and Etchinghill (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (11 miles west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Deal (15 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (8 miles east) and Walmer (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Victoria Hospital (2.5 miles east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (0.5 miles north). Within reach you will find Tolsford Hill.
- Schools near Newington include Turner Free School (1.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Britannia pub (0.9 miles south-east)
Events we cater in Newington
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Sports club events and race days
- Feeding event crew
- Festivals
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Folkestone, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if plans change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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