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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Scarborough events
Fish and chip van for events in Scarborough: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Summer fairs
- Church fêtes
- Sports club events and race days
A chip van near Scarborough
Perfect for your event in Scarborough
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
These are some of the bookings we take around Scarborough:
- Summer fairs
- Community open days
- Horse and dog shows
- Festivals
An event in Holborough Marshes means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Scarborough
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we’ll let you know if we’re available. We’re frequently asked to cater horse and dog shows and food for volunteers, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Scarborough, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. In Scarborough, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:00pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Event catering near Scarborough
Scarborough is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Medway. Around Scarborough, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your visitors. We cover all 68 towns and villages in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 27 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Burham Church of England Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Snodland station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west of the centre.
For events in ME1, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. From Pilgrims Way and Scarborough Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Scarborough we cover include Peters Village (1 mile west), Burham (1 mile south-east), Wouldham (1 mile north-west), Holborough (1 mile west) and Halling (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Gillingham (5 miles north-east), Chatham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (4 miles north) and Luton (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.8 miles north-east) and St. Catherine's Hospital (3.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Scarborough includes Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include The Holmesdale School (1.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Windmill pub (0.6 miles south-east)
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Scarborough, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Also near Scarborough
Also in Scarborough
Scarborough: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Scarborough?
The closest is Snodland station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Scarborough?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes. Tell us how many and when, and we’ll quote.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do you cover Scarborough?
Yes, we do. Scarborough is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Display allergens for each stall
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Access that avoids crowds
- Somewhere firm if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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