Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Sandling, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Sandling and Kent, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Horse and dog shows
- Sports club events and race days
- Summer fairs
Planning an event in Sandling?
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Sandling
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van, from small community events to bigger crowds. Typical bookings include fundraisers and summer fairs, with curry sauce, chips and mushy peas.
At a fête or show near Sandling, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Towns and villages near Sandling
Other occasions in Sandling
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Events we cater in Sandling
Organisers book a chip van because it is one of the most popular stalls at any fête.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Sandling and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Community open days
- Sports club events and race days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Running a fête for a church like St Paul's Church? A chip van draws people in.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- Any minimum charge
Why choose a fish and chip van in Sandling?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- All the chip-shop extras
- Something for visitors to gather round
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Share pitch details
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Sandling questions
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’ll follow the site rules.
Is Sandling too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What do you need on the pitch?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Event catering near Sandling
Sandling is about 1 mile north-west of Foley Park, in Kent. Across the ME14 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, Maidstone East station is about 1.4 miles away. Events in parks such as Tyland Barn need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Sandling, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We serve events across ME14, ME16 and ME20. We can serve an event on streets such as Lock Lane, Grange Lane and Tyland Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. You’ll find Sandling on the M20, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Sandling, we also cover Abbey Gate (1 mile north), Ringlestone (1 mile south), Harbourland (1 mile east), Penenden Heath (1 mile south-east) and Foley Park (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west), Northfleet (12 miles north-west) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (2 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (less than half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include The Maplesden Noakes School (1.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Yew Tree pub (within half a mile east)
The process
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. For an evening event in Sandling, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Sandling? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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- 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