Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Pested, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Pested? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Sports days
- Feeding event crew
- Church fêtes
Planning an event in Pested?
About our fish and chip van for events in Pested
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we will let you know if we’re available. Typical bookings include sports club events and race days and summer fairs, with chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
At a fête or show near Pested, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Common questions in Pested
Is Pested close to London?
About 46 miles from central London.
Is Pested too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
How do you charge at fêtes?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
What does the pitch need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we’ll confirm.
For event organisers in Pested
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Pested? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Pested?
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Pested and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Sports club events and race days
- Village fêtes
School fairs, for a school like Challock Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Why choose a fish and chip van in Pested?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Pested
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Bookings across Kent, including Pested
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Towns and villages near Pested
More for events in Pested
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. December events in Pested lose the light at about 3:50pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there’s light until about 8:45pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a 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.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Event catering near Pested
Pested is about 6 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. We serve events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Pested. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Wye station, roughly 3.6 miles south-east of the centre. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Pested, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We cover events in every part of the TN25 postcode area and the streets around it. For events just outside Pested, we cover Challock (1 mile south), Paddock (1 mile south-west), Badlesmere (2 miles north), Throwley Forstal (2 miles north-west) and Throwley (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.6 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Stag pub (0.5 miles south)
- 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