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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Ridgeway events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Ridgeway.
- Club open days
- Country shows
- Sports days
A chip van near Ridgeway
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: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Ridgeway hosts choose us
- Events in Ridgeway and across Kent
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Classic food your visitors already know
- A quote that spells everything out
How our fish and chip van for events works in Ridgeway
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, once the school agrees where the van goes. For horse and dog shows and fish and chip supper nights, we can cook haddock and chips, curry sauce and chips.
Near Ridgeway, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Running an event in Ridgeway
Ridgeway is about 4 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Ridgeway to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Ridgeway is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Ridgeway to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A chip van draws people in. School fairs, for a school like Smeeth Community Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Within about 5 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 cover events in every part of TN25. Close by, we cover events in Smeeth (1 mile east), Brabourne Lees (1 mile east), Lilyvale (1 mile east), Bircholt Forstal (1 mile north-east) and Mersham (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (4 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north) and Hythe (6 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (4.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
Towns and villages near Ridgeway
Other occasions in Ridgeway
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
How the day works
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. We handle the cooking and serving. In Ridgeway, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:15pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:00pm.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
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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For event organisers in Ridgeway
Organising a club, school or community event in Ridgeway? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Perfect for your event in Ridgeway
It’s a hot meal for helpers as well.
Whatever the occasion in Ridgeway, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Club open days
- Horse and dog shows
For visitors coming by rail, Westenhanger station is about 3.9 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each item
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Ridgeway
Do you trade at school fairs around Ridgeway?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Do you come out to small places like Ridgeway?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Access that avoids crowds
- What’s available on the pitch
- A queue area clear of rides and games
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Ridgeway
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- 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