Kent · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Rodmersham
Fish and chip van for events in Rodmersham: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Community festivals
- School fairs and sports days
- Sports club events and race days
A chip van near Rodmersham
Fairs, fêtes and events in Rodmersham
Rodmersham is about 2 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the ME9 area, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Rodmersham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Nicholas? A chip van draws people in. School fairs, for a school like Rodmersham School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Within about 7 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in ME9 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Nearby, we also serve events in Bapchild (1 mile south), Rodmersham Green (1 mile west), Highsted (1 mile west), Radfield (1 mile north-east) and Newbury (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (12 miles east), Faversham (5 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north-west) and Bayford Court (1.6 miles north-west).
- Schools near Rodmersham include The Sittingbourne School (0.8 miles north)
- Other local spots include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.3 miles north-west)
Fish and chip van for events in Rodmersham, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so nothing sits waiting. Typical bookings include charity fundraisers and community events and fish and chip supper nights, with chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Rural events near Rodmersham can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Places near Rodmersham
Other occasions in Rodmersham
About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Rodmersham? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
A chip van compared with other options
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event, with cakes and teas alongside. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book our van in Rodmersham
- All the chip-shop extras
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No surprises in your quote
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See how we price or the cost guide.
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Evening events in Rodmersham have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Rodmersham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Agree the terms in writing
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Rodmersham questions
How far is Rodmersham from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come 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.
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.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What do you need on the pitch?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we’ll confirm.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Occasions we serve in Rodmersham
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Rodmersham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Feeding event crew
- Sports tournaments
- Sports days
- Fish and chip supper nights
For anyone arriving by train, Sittingbourne station is about 1.8 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The deposit and payment dates
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- A clear route onto the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- 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