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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Painters Ash
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Painters Ash and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Fundraisers
- School summer fairs
- Food for volunteers
Book the van in Painters Ash
How our fish and chip van for events works in Painters Ash
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, which helps volunteer-run events. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for school summer fairs and food for volunteers.
Events near Painters Ash are frequently volunteer-run, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Perfect for your event in Painters Ash
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Painters Ash and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Summer fairs
- Food for volunteers
- Club open days
- Church fêtes
Events in parks such as Castle Hill Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How allergens are handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Places near Painters Ash
Other occasions in Painters Ash
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
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.
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In Painters Ash, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:00pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Clear the route for the van
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. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Access that avoids crowds
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Painters Ash
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Questions from Painters Ash
Is Painters Ash close to London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Painters Ash?
The closest is Ebbsfleet International station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for visitors.
A chip van compared with other options
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Event catering near Painters Ash
Painters Ash is about 1 mile south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. For events in Painters Ash, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Ebbsfleet International station, about 1.5 miles north-west, is the nearest station. School fairs, for a school like Painters Ash Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Events anywhere in DA11 and DA13 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Hog Lane, Hall Road and Hunt Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Painters Ash is on the A2, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Painters Ash, we also cover Springhead (1 mile north-west), Northfleet Green (1 mile south), Northfleet (1 mile north-east), Southfleet (1 mile south-west) and Betsham (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Swanley (7 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Stone Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Gravesham Museum (1.8 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Sawyers Lake and Chafford Gorges Nature Park.
- Nearby schools include Northfleet School for Girls (within half a mile north-east) and Saint George's Church of England School (1 mile east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Battle of Britain pub (0.6 miles east)
- 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