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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Ram Lane
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Ram Lane.
- Club open days
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Community open days
Fish and chip van for events in Ram Lane
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
About our fish and chip van for events in Ram Lane
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers, or both. We’re frequently asked to cater community festivals and sports days, with sausage and chips, chips and haddock and chips.
A fête near Ram Lane might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
A chip van compared with other options
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. 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.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Something for visitors to gather round
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Step by step
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. December events in Ram Lane lose the light at about 3:50pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:45pm by late May.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Tell us about the pitch
Plan where the queue forms.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Access that avoids crowds
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Ram Lane
How far is Ram Lane from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Ram Lane?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Ram Lane
Ram Lane is about 4 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. In and around Ram Lane, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your visitors. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Ram Lane to Canterbury (13 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like The Hayesbrook School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Within about 6 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We take the van to events all over the TN26 and TN25 postcode area. For events just outside Ram Lane, we cover Tutt Hill (1 mile south-east), Westwell Leacon (1 mile north-west), Hothfield (1 mile south), Westwell (1 mile east) and Potters Corner (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (4 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include County Square (3.6 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (5.4 miles south-east).
- 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