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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Sandway events
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Sandway and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Feeding event crew
- Festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
Fish and chip van for events in Sandway
How our fish and chip van for events works in Sandway
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers. We serve haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for school fairs and sports days and club open days.
At a fête or show near Sandway, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why Sandway hosts choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Events in Sandway and across Kent
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Sandway events: pitches and permissions
Sandway is about 8 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Events in Sandway are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like St Mary's Church? A chip van draws people in. A school like Platts Heath Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Within about 4 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area. Your event could be at a house on Headcorn Road, Sandway Road and Old Ham Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Sandway, we also cover Platt's Heath (1 mile south-west), Liverton Street (1 mile south-west), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile south), Marley (1 mile north-west) and Harrietsham (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
A little further out are The Dog Collar Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (2.1 miles south).
- Schools near Sandway include The Lenham School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Wishful Thinker pub (under half a mile south-east)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Questions from Sandway
Is Sandway too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Sandway?
Lenham station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Sandway?
It keeps people on site.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Sandway book the van for events such as:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Community open days
- Festivals
Events in parks such as Kiln Wood need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether VAT is included
- The cancellation terms
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Set a time for helpers’ food
Put bins near the queue.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
Nearby places to Sandway
What else we do in Sandway
What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your event. For an evening event in Sandway, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Sandway? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
- 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