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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Rhodes Minnis, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Rhodes Minnis and across Kent.
- Sports tournaments
- Agricultural and country shows
- Feeding event crew
Fish and chip van for events for Rhodes Minnis events
Where the van can park in Rhodes Minnis
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- What’s available on the pitch
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A queue area clear of rides and games
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Fish and chip van for events in Rhodes Minnis, fried fresh
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Popular choices include sausage and chips, chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater fundraisers and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers.
For a village fête or field event near Rhodes Minnis, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Rhodes Minnis: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Rhodes Minnis too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Do you do festivals?
Yes, where the date suits. Get in touch with the details.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we’ll explain the options.
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. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- We cover Rhodes Minnis and the whole of Kent
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Quick service from the hatch
More for events in Rhodes Minnis
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Rhodes Minnis?
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Rhodes Minnis and Kent:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Fundraisers
- Fish and chip supper nights
- School fairs and sports days
If visitors are coming by train, Sandling station, about 3.8 miles south, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Fairs, fêtes and events in Rhodes Minnis
Rhodes Minnis is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. People in Rhodes Minnis book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Rhodes Minnis is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Rhodes Minnis to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
Within about 2 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 6 miles of Rhodes Minnis, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area. Streets in the area include Longage Hill and Green Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to events in Woodland (1 mile south-west), Ottinge (1 mile east), Hemsted (1 mile south-west), Lyminge (1 mile south-east) and Skeete (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Rhodes Minnis? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Visitors generally gather round the hatch once service starts. December events in Rhodes Minnis lose the light at about 3:50pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there is light until about 8:45pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Related guides
- 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