Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Ratling, Kent
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van for events in Ratling.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Club open days
- Fundraisers
Book the van in Ratling
About our fish and chip van for events in Ratling
When there’s hot food, people stay longer. Whether it’s horse and dog shows and school summer fairs, we can cook sausage and chips, cod and chips and chips and more.
At a field event near Ratling, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
How it works
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. In Ratling, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:15pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The minimum booking
- Service time
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Ratling: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Ratling?
The closest is Adisham station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Send us the date and the spot.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Ratling
- Classic food your visitors already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A quote that spells everything out
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you’re 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.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- What’s available on the pitch
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Ratling
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
More for events in Ratling
Running an event in Ratling
Ratling is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Anywhere in CT3, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Ratling is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Adisham station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. Within about 7 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
For events in CT3, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Nonington (1 mile south-east), Snowdown (1 mile south), Goodnestone (1 mile north-east), Chillenden (2 miles east) and Woolage Village (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Occasions we serve in Ratling
We keep cooking in the rain.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Agricultural and country shows
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Club open days
Running a fête for a church like St Peter? A chip van draws people in.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How allergens are handled
- 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