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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Sandwich
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Sandwich and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Feeding event crew
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports tournaments
Book the van in Sandwich
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Sandwich
When there’s hot food, people stay longer, which is good for every other stall. Whether it is school summer fairs and club open days, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and chips for your guests.
Events near Sandwich are often volunteer-run, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
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What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Information about power and water
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Sandwich?
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- School fairs and sports days
- Festivals
- Sports club events and race days
- Fish and chip supper nights
A school like Sandwich Infant School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How late numbers can change
- Any minimum charge
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Sandwich?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Sandwich. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Sandwich
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Something for visitors to gather round
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Summer events in Sandwich have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Sandwich questions
Could you trade in Ham Fen?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can the van come to Sandwich?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Sandwich and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Running an event in Sandwich
Sandwich is about 5 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Bookings in Sandwich come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Sandwich to Canterbury (11 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Sandwich United Reformed Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, Sandwich station is in Sandwich itself. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
This part of Kent takes in CT13, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Cattle Market, Market Street and High Street; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Great Stonar (1 mile north), Felderland (1 mile south), Worth (1 mile south), Woodnesborough (1 mile south-west) and Statenborough (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (8 miles north), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south-west), Ramsgate (5 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find The Precinct Toy Collection (less than half a mile north) and Ramsgate General Hospital (5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Sandwich include Sir Roger Manwood's School (under half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Cow Public House (within half a mile north)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
- 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