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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Newnham, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Newnham and across Kent.
- School summer fairs
- Sports tournaments
- Fundraisers
Book the van in Newnham
Newnham events: pitches and permissions
Newnham is about 4 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Newnham will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, Teynham station, about 3.4 miles north, is the nearest station. An event in Doddington Place Gardens means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Newnham, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We serve events across the ME9 postcode area. Local streets include The Street, Sharsted Hill and Newnham Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Newnham, we also cover Doddington (1 mile west), Wichling (2 miles west), Bluetown (2 miles west), Hollybushes (3 miles west) and Payden Street (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (within half a mile north-east).
- Nearby, you will find The George Inn (under half a mile east)
Fish and chip van for events in Newnham, cooked to order
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. Whether it’s fish and chip supper nights and horse and dog shows, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
For a village fête or field event near Newnham, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
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.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Newnham? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Access that avoids crowds
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Why choose a fish and chip van in Newnham?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A van that becomes part of the event
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
How it works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Evening events in Newnham have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Questions from Newnham
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Could you trade in Doddington Place Gardens?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Newnham.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
It depends on the event: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
Can the van come to Newnham?
We do. We serve events in Newnham and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Occasions we serve in Newnham
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
In Newnham and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Country shows
- Sports days
- Sports tournaments
- Fundraisers
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there is a minimum
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
- How much space the van takes up
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Agree who removes waste
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Tell us about the pitch
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
- 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