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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Ruckinge, Kent
Fish and chip van for events in Ruckinge: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Community open days
- Festivals
- School summer fairs
Planning an event in Ruckinge?
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Ruckinge
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows. Whether it is crew and volunteer catering and church fêtes, we can cook cod and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas and more.
For a village fête or field event near Ruckinge, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Ruckinge: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Ruckinge?
Ham Street station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre.
How far is Ruckinge from London?
About 52 miles from central London.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
We do. We’ll need a safe route onto the site away from children.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you come to Ruckinge?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Ruckinge is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Ruckinge
We keep cooking in the rain.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Ruckinge, people book us for events such as:
- Fundraisers
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Community festivals
- Fish and chip supper nights
A summer fête at Church of St Mary Magdalene is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When payment is due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What they can offer for dietary needs
What affects the price in Ruckinge
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Ruckinge?
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Why Ruckinge hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Winter fairs in Ruckinge are dark by about 3:50pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:45pm by late May.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Running an event in Ruckinge
Ruckinge is about 5 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. People in Ruckinge book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve 922 places across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Ruckinge to Canterbury (17 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, Ham Street station, about 1.5 miles west, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in TN26, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Oak Ridge and Hamstreet Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to events in Hamstreet (1 mile west), Stone Cross (2 miles north), Orlestone (2 miles north-west), Bromley Green (3 miles north-west) and Kenardington (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (5 miles north), Folkestone (12 miles east), Hythe (8 miles east), Hawkinge (12 miles east), Tenterden (9 miles west) and Cheriton (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Ruckinge? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Also near Ruckinge
Other occasions in Ruckinge
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Access that avoids crowds
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- 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