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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Round Street events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Round Street.
- Community open days
- Festivals
- Food for volunteers
Fresh fish and chips in Round Street
Fish and chip van for events in Round Street, fried fresh
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, so we need little help from busy volunteers. Typical bookings include church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and horse and dog shows, serving mushy peas, chips and curry sauce.
Near Round Street, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Summer events in Round Street have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Share pitch details
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Where the van can park in Round Street
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- What’s available on the pitch
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- A clear route onto the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Round Street
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Running an event in Round Street
Round Street is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. People in Round Street 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. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Round Street to London (22 miles away).
Events in parks such as Jeskyns need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. School fairs, for a school like Cobham Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Here we cover the DA13 postcode area. Nearby, we also serve events in Sole Street (1 mile south), Gold Street (1 mile south-east), Nash Street (1 mile west), Meopham (1 mile south-west) and Henley Street (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Gravesham Museum (3.5 miles north) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.6 miles north). The countryside around Round Street includes Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Schools near Round Street include Meopham School (1.8 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Railway Inn (0.6 miles south)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Round Street?
For a stall visitors will queue for, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Round Street. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Quick service from the hatch
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- 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, send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Places near Round Street
Other occasions in Round Street
Round Street questions
Could you trade in Jeskyns?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
Is Round Street too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Send us the date and the spot.
What do you need on the pitch?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Do you come to Round Street?
We do. We serve events in Round Street and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
- 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