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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Pett Bottom
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Pett Bottom.
- School fairs and sports days
- Festivals
- Fish and chip supper nights
Fish and chip van for events in Pett Bottom
About our fish and chip van for events in Pett Bottom
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van. Popular choices include cod and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater sports tournaments and agricultural and country shows.
A fête near Pett Bottom might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Event catering near Pett Bottom
Pett Bottom is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. For events in Pett Bottom, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Pett Bottom is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Bekesbourne station, about 3 miles north-east. PTAs at schools such as Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys often want one reliable hot-food stall. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Pett Bottom, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in CT4, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Pett Bottom Road and School Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to events in Lower Hardres (1 mile north-west), Upper Hardres (1 mile south-west), Street End (1 mile north-west), Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south) and Nackington (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Whitstable (9 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (3.4 miles north) and Rupert Bear Museum (3.5 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include The Duck pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Evening events in Pett Bottom have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Pett Bottom? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Pett Bottom
Do you come out to small places like Pett Bottom?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Pett Bottom close to London?
About 55 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What are the terms for events?
It depends on the event: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We’ll agree terms before the day.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
What affects the price in Pett Bottom
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Pett Bottom, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. 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 anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- What’s available on 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 before booking.
On the menu in Pett Bottom
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
A chip van compared with other options
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Nearby places to Pett Bottom
More for events in Pett Bottom
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Pett Bottom?
It keeps people on site.
These are some of the bookings we take around Pett Bottom:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Festivals
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Sports tournaments
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A chip van draws people in.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether there is a minimum
- The van’s size and access needs
- 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