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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Orlestone events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van for events in Orlestone.
- Sports club events and race days
- Music and food festivals
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
Planning an event in Orlestone?
About our fish and chip van for events in Orlestone
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it’s hot and crisp. Typical bookings include sports club events and race days and community festivals, with haddock and chips, chips and mushy peas.
At a fête or show near Orlestone, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Towns and villages near Orlestone
Also in Orlestone
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your event. Evening events in Orlestone have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN26 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Fairs, fêtes and events in Orlestone
Orlestone is about 4 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. People in Orlestone book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Hamstreet Primary Academy, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, are a natural home for a chip van.
Anywhere in TN26, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Nearby, we also serve events in Hamstreet (1 mile south-east), Bromley Green (1 mile north), Kenardington (2 miles south-west), Ruckinge (2 miles south-east) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (4 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Hythe (10 miles east), Hawkinge (14 miles east), Tenterden (7 miles west) and Cheriton (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.6 miles west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Pubs nearby include The Dukes Head pub (0.9 miles south-east)
A chip van compared with other options
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food is a draw when it’s cool. 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.
Why book our van in Orlestone
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Hot food handed straight over
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Classic food your visitors already know
Orlestone: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around Orlestone?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How far is Orlestone from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Send us the date and the spot.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for visitors.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Display allergens for each stall
- Give us an idea of numbers
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Perfect for your event in Orlestone
It’s a hot meal for helpers as well.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Festivals
- School summer fairs
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
For visitors coming by rail, Ham Street station, about 0.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether travel is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if plans change
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
- 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