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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Northfleet Green, Kent
Fish and chip van for events in Northfleet Green: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Food for volunteers
- Village fêtes
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Fish and chip van for events for Northfleet Green events
About our fish and chip van for events in Northfleet Green
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer. Popular choices include curry sauce, chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater music and food festivals and sports club events and race days.
Rural events near Northfleet Green can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Organising for someone else?
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.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Northfleet Green?
We keep cooking in the rain.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Club open days
- School summer fairs
- Food for volunteers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
School fairs, for a school like Painters Ash Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Event catering near Northfleet Green
Northfleet Green is about 1 mile south of Northfleet, in Kent. For an event in Northfleet Green, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Northfleet Green. Northfleet Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Ebbsfleet International station, about 2 miles north, is the nearest station. If your event is in Castle Hill Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
We cover events in every part of DA13 and DA11. Streets in the area include Downs Road and New Barn Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Northfleet Green we cover include Southfleet (1 mile west), Painters Ash (1 mile north), Istead Rise (1 mile south-east), Hook Green (1 mile west) and Springhead (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Swanley (7 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Gravesham Museum (2.3 miles north-east) and Bluewater (3.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Northfleet Green include Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Northfleet Green include Northfleet School for Girls (0.9 miles north) and Saint George's Church of England School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Black Lion pub (0.7 miles west)
Northfleet Green questions
Do you come out to small places like Northfleet Green?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you come to a school fair in Northfleet Green?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
What can visitors choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Details of any power or water on site
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Summer events in Northfleet Green have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
- Numbers
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Northfleet Green
What else we do in Northfleet Green
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Display allergens for each stall
- Share pitch details
- Have other stalls for special diets
Put bins near the queue.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
- 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