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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Pratling Street events
Fish and chip van for events in Pratling Street: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Festivals
- Country shows
- Community open days
Book the van in Pratling Street
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Visitors normally gather round the hatch once service starts. Summer events in Pratling Street have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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How our fish and chip van for events works in Pratling Street
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, once the school agrees where the van goes. Whether it’s feeding event crew and school fairs and sports days, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips and more.
Near Pratling Street, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Other occasions in Pratling Street
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Pratling Street
- A quote that spells everything out
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- All the chip-shop extras
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Share pitch details
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
A few benches near the van help.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Pratling Street?
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Horse and dog shows
- Community open days
- Community festivals
- Club open days
An event in Tyland Barn means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council.
Questions to ask before booking
- The cancellation terms
- The van’s size and access needs
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Pratling Street
Pratling Street is about 3 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Across the ME20 area, we can fry fresh for your visitors. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Aylesford station, about 1.4 miles west, is the nearest station. School fairs, for a school like St Peter's Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Within about 7 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in ME20, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. From Old Mill Lane, Pratling Street and St Michaels Close or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Forstal (1 mile south-west), Eccles (1 mile north-west), Burham (2 miles north-west), New Hythe (2 miles west) and Larkfield (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Fremlin Walk (2.4 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (1.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include Aylesford School (1.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bush pub (0.6 miles west)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Common questions in Pratling Street
Do you come out to small places like Pratling Street?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Pratling Street close to London?
About 29 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
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.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Pratling Street?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
What does the pitch need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
What can visitors choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
- 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