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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Old Tree, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Old Tree.
- Sports days
- Country shows
- Feeding event crew
Book the van in Old Tree
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Summer fêtes in Old Tree have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:15pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Old Tree, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Old Tree
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, with the school’s permission for the van on site. We are often asked to cater sports tournaments and church fêtes, with curry sauce, mushy peas and chips.
Rural events near Old Tree can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Details of any power or water on site
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Old Tree
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
Send us the date, the address or CT3 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Old Tree?
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Events in Old Tree and across Kent
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Old Tree?
Hot food keeps families around.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Horse and dog shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports tournaments
- Music and food festivals
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 2.9 miles north-west.
Before booking anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- How many hours the van serves
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Old Tree? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Common questions in Old Tree
Do you trade at school fairs around Old Tree?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Is Old Tree close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
What do you need on the pitch?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll check it works.
How do you charge at fêtes?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree it in writing.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Yes, where the date suits. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
Event catering near Old Tree
Old Tree is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cover Old Tree as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
An event in Curtis Wood means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council. A school like Hoath Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. 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.
We take the van to events all over the CT3 postcode area. Close by, we cover events in Maypole (1 mile west), Hoath (1 mile south-west), Millbank (1 mile north-west), Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west) and Hollow Street (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Old Tree include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (2.1 miles south-west)
Towns and villages near Old Tree
More for events in Old Tree
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are 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