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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Saltwood, Kent
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Saltwood. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- School fairs and sports days
- Music and food festivals
- Horse and dog shows
Fish and chip van for events in Saltwood
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Saltwood
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. On the menu are cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for village fêtes and community open days.
Rural events near Saltwood can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Visitors usually gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Evening events in Saltwood 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, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Share the timings for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A queue area clear of rides and games
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Event catering near Saltwood
Saltwood is about 1 mile north of Hythe, in Kent. Anywhere in CT21, we can fry fresh for your visitors. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Saltwood CofE Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, are a natural home for a chip van. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Saltwood, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about a mile of Saltwood, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
For events in CT21, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. From Old Saltwood Lane, The Green and Bartholomew Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Saltwood we cover include Hythe (1 mile south), Sandling (1 mile north-west), Pedlinge (1 mile west), Palmarsh (2 miles south-west) and Newingreen (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (10 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles east), Tower Hamlets (10 miles east) and Hawkinge (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (4.1 miles east) and Hythe Museum (0.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill.
- Schools near Saltwood include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (less than half a mile west)
- Local pubs include Red Lion Public House (0.6 miles south)
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Saltwood? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Agree who removes waste
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Saltwood questions
Do you come out to small places like Saltwood?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Saltwood from London?
About 58 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What can visitors choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How big a pitch do you need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we’ll check it works.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Saltwood?
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Community festivals
- Sports tournaments
- Village fêtes
For anyone arriving by train, Sandling station, about 0.9 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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