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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Preston, Kent
Fish and chip van for events in Preston: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Village fêtes
- Sports days
Fish and chip van for events for Preston events
About our fish and chip van for events in Preston
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, so we need little help from busy volunteers. For club open days and village fêtes, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, chips and haddock and chips and more.
Summer fairs around Preston are frequently run by volunteers, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Perfect for your event in Preston
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Preston book the van for events such as:
- Country shows
- Music and food festivals
- Club open days
- Fundraisers
If visitors are coming by train, Faversham station serves Preston directly.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- How many hours the van serves
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
The process
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. In Preston, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:15pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Make sure the van can get in
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Preston
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Preston questions
Which station is closest to Preston?
Faversham station, in Preston itself.
Do you trade at school fairs around Preston?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
How big a pitch do you need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we’ll confirm.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What does the van need?
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.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
DIY versus a fish and chip 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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Organising a club, school or community event in Preston? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Display allergens for each stall
- Set a time for helpers’ food
We set up before visitors arrive.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Nearby places to Preston
What else we do in Preston
Event catering near Preston
Preston is about 7 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Preston and nearby villages. Preston is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as The Abbey School often want one reliable hot-food stall. Events in parks such as Oare Meadow need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
Anywhere in ME13, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Your event could be at a house on Back Lane, Quay Lane and Park Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. You’ll find Preston on the A2 and A251, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Preston, we also cover Faversham (1 mile north-west), The Brents (1 mile north), Davington (1 mile north-west), Ospringe (1 mile west) and Whitehill (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (4.3 miles south-west).
- Schools near Preston include Ethelbert Road Primary School (under half a mile west)
- Nearby, you will find The Elephant pub (under half a mile west)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Preston?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Hot food handed straight over
- Something for visitors to gather round
Read how we price and the cost guide.
- 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