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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Northbourne events
Fish and chip van for events in Northbourne: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Sports tournaments
- Church fêtes
- Feeding event crew
Fish and chip van for events for Northbourne events
Fish and chip van for events in Northbourne, fried fresh
Country shows and field events suit a van, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. Whether it is village fêtes and food for volunteers, we can cook haddock and chips, chips and mushy peas.
A fête near Northbourne might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Access that avoids crowds
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Occasions we serve in Northbourne
It’s a hot meal for helpers as well.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Village fêtes
- Fundraisers
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Crew and volunteer catering
A school like Northbourne Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether there is a minimum
- If the price includes VAT
- The van’s size and access needs
Questions from Northbourne
Could you trade in Betteshanger Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Northbourne?
Walmer station, about 2.2 miles south-east of the centre.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
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 tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can the van come to Northbourne?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Northbourne is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
A chip van compared with other options
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why Northbourne hosts choose us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A quote that spells everything out
Read how we price and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Northbourne
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re 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.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What happens on the day
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your event. Winter fairs in Northbourne are dark by about 3:50pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:45pm by late May.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, 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.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Also near Northbourne
Also in Northbourne
Running an event in Northbourne
Northbourne is about 2 miles west of Deal, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Northbourne or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Northbourne to Canterbury (12 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, Walmer station, about 2.2 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Events in parks such as Betteshanger Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
This part of Kent takes in CT14, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home on Deal Road, Coulson Grove and Mill Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Marley (1 mile north), Great Mongeham (1 mile south-east), Finglesham (1 mile north), Sholden Meadows (1 mile east) and Sholden (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (6 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north) and Broadstairs (11 miles north).
A little further out are Deal Castle (2.8 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.7 miles east). The countryside around Northbourne includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Castle Community College (2.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include Hare & Hounds pub (within half a mile east)
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
- 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