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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Palmarsh, Kent
Fish and chip van for events in Palmarsh: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Club open days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Country shows
Planning an event in Palmarsh?
Fish and chip van for events in Palmarsh, fried fresh
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer, which is good for every other stall. Whether it is feeding event crew and country shows, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
For events in a place like Palmarsh, one hot-food trader most people like makes life easy. Fish and chips does exactly that. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Share pitch details
- Settle the pitch terms early
We set up before visitors arrive.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
The process
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Summer fêtes in Palmarsh have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:00pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- 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
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Palmarsh
Palmarsh is about 2 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Palmarsh, and we will plan access and set-up. We serve 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Palmarsh to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
A summer fête at Holy Cross is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Sandling station, about 2 miles north-east. Within about 7 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 2 miles of Palmarsh, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
For events in CT21, we just need to know where the van can park. We can serve an event on streets such as Nickolls Road, Blackman Road and Burmarsh Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include West Hythe (1 mile north-west), Pedlinge (1 mile north), Lympne (1 mile north-west), Berwick (1 mile north-west) and Hythe (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (10 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north), Dover (12 miles north-east), Folkestone (5 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (6 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Hythe Museum (1.6 miles east) and Lympne Castle (1.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill.
- Nearby schools include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (1.5 miles north-east)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 usually simpler.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Questions from Palmarsh
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you trade at schools?
We do. We’ll need a safe route onto the site away from children.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Perfect for your event in Palmarsh
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Palmarsh, people book us for events such as:
- School summer fairs
- Church fêtes
- Country shows
- Sports tournaments
PTAs at schools such as Palmarsh Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- The deadline for final numbers
- How allergens are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
A chip van compared with other options
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why Palmarsh hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Classic food your visitors already know
- A clear quote before booking
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Also in Palmarsh
- 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