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Festivals, fêtes and school events in North Street, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in North Street.
- Village fêtes
- Country shows
- Church fêtes
Fish and chip van for events in North Street
Running an event in North Street
North Street is about 2 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in North Street, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. North Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St James, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. A school like Sheldwich Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Within about 8 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in ME13, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to North Street we cover include Sheldwich (1 mile south), Sheldwich Lees (1 mile south), Painter's Forstal (1 mile north-west), Badlesmere (2 miles south) and Throwley (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Herne Bay (12 miles north-east) and Minster (10 miles north).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (3.7 miles west).
- Local schools include The Abbey School (1.5 miles north)
How our fish and chip van for events works in North Street
When there is hot food, people stay longer, which is good for every other stall. On the menu are mushy peas, chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater summer fairs and agricultural and country shows.
A fête near North Street might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Agree the terms in writing
- Display allergens for each stall
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
A few benches near the van help.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Summer fêtes in North Street have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:00pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in North Street?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Events we cater in North Street
It’s low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in North Street book the van for events such as:
- Music and food festivals
- Food for volunteers
- Village fêtes
- School summer fairs
For visitors coming by rail, Faversham station, about 1.8 miles north, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
- How many hours the van serves
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- What’s available on the pitch
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Common questions in North Street
Do you trade at school fairs around North Street?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is North Street close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What can visitors choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we will explain the options before booking.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t 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.
What does the pitch need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Often, yes. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
- 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