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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Reculver events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Reculver and across Kent.
- Music and food festivals
- Food for volunteers
- Community open days
A chip van near Reculver
Fish and chip van for events in Reculver, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as people come up, so nothing sits waiting. We’re frequently asked to cater community open days and music and food festivals, serving cod and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Reculver, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Bookings across Kent, including Reculver
- Classic food your visitors already know
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What affects the price in Reculver
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
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.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. December events in Reculver lose the light at about 3:50pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there’s light until about 8:45pm.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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FAQs for Reculver
Which station is closest to Reculver?
Herne Bay station, about 3.5 miles west of the centre.
How far is Reculver from London?
About 56 miles from central London.
How big a pitch do you need?
Send us the pitch details, and we will check it works.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Where the van can park in Reculver
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Access that avoids crowds
- A queue area clear of rides and games
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Reculver
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Running an event in Reculver
Reculver is about 3 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. In and around Reculver, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Reculver is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Reculver to Canterbury (about 8 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as St Mary's Church, are a natural home for a chip van. If your event is in Bishopstone Cliffs, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. The coast is within about 3 miles of Reculver, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
For events in CT6, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Streets in the area include Reculver Lane and Cherry Blossom Drive, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Bishopstone (1 mile west), Hillborough (1 mile south-west), Hawthorn (2 miles south-west), Beltinge (2 miles west) and Highstead (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (8 miles south-west), Margate (8 miles east), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east), Whitstable (7 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you will find The King Ethelbert Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
- 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