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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Parkgate, Kent
Fish and chip van for events in Parkgate: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Community open days
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Country shows
A chip van near Parkgate
How our fish and chip van for events works in Parkgate
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer. Whether it’s village fêtes and summer fairs and sports days, we can cook cod and chips, chips and curry sauce for your guests.
At a field event near Parkgate, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Why book our van in Parkgate
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Towns and villages near Parkgate
Other occasions in Parkgate
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. The main points are:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Information about power and water
- Somewhere firm if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Common questions in Parkgate
Can you come to a school fair in Parkgate?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Could you trade in Wattle Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can the van come to Parkgate?
We do. We serve events in Parkgate and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
Is there a non-fish option?
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.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Occasions we serve in Parkgate
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
Whatever the occasion in Parkgate, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Community open days
- Church fêtes
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
A school like Homewood School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Before you book anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The cancellation terms
- When payment is due
- How much space the van takes up
How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Evening events in Parkgate have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- 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.
- 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
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know the serving time
Getting 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
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Parkgate
Parkgate is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. In and around Parkgate, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Parkgate is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Parkgate to Canterbury (23 miles away).
If your event is in Wattle Wood, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. Within about 6 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in TN30, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Cranbrook Road, Millpond Lane and Tenterden Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to events in Clapper Hill (1 mile north-west), East End (1 mile west), Strood (2 miles south), Fosten Green (2 miles north-west) and London Beach (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Bearsted (13 miles north) and Park Wood (12 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Mervyn Quinlan Museum (1.5 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (1.5 miles west).
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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