Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Radfall, Kent
Fish and chip van for events in Radfall: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Fundraisers
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Radfall
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Display allergens for each stall
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Fish and chip van for events in Radfall, fried fresh
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers. On the menu are chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re often booked for school summer fairs and sports club events and race days.
Rural events near Radfall can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Community events around Radfall
Radfall is about 2 miles south-east of Whitstable, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Radfall will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Radfall is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Chestfield & Swalecliffe station, about 1.5 miles north. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
We cover events in every part of the CT5 postcode area and the streets around it. From Radfall Road, Broomfield Gate and Dukeswood or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Radfall we cover include Chestfield (1 mile north), West End (1 mile north-east), Swalecliffe (2 miles north), Whitstable (2 miles north-west) and Tankerton (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (4 miles south), Margate (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Ramsgate (15 miles east), Faversham (8 miles west) and Herne Bay (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tankerton Castle (2.3 miles north-west) and Sidney Cooper Museum (4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
For event organisers in Radfall
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- The number of meals
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Radfall? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Also near Radfall
What else we do in Radfall
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. Evening events in Radfall have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- 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.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a chip van is hard to beat. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Common questions in Radfall
Do you trade at school fairs around Radfall?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Radfall too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van come to Radfall?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Radfall. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we will check.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What do you need on the pitch?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes. We’ll need a safe route onto the site away from children.
- 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