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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Sheerness events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Sheerness.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Music and food festivals
Book the van in Sheerness
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Sheerness
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van. We serve cod and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we are frequently booked for festivals and charity fundraisers and community events.
In Sheerness, one popular trader keeps it simple. A chip van does that. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Sheerness
Sheerness is about 7 miles north of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Events in Sheerness are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Sheerness is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
A school like Rose Street Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. An event in Barton's Point Coastal Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, generally the council.
Wherever your event is in ME12, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include High Street, Granville Road and Millennium Way; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Sheerness is on the A249 and A250, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Sheerness, we also cover Blue Town (1 mile north-west), Halfway Houses (1 mile south-east), Queenborough (2 miles south), Rushenden (2 miles south-west) and Grain (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Sittingbourne (7 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles south-east), Faversham (10 miles south-east), Davington (10 miles south-east), Foley Park (15 miles south-west) and Preston (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Rose Street Cottage of Curiosities (within half a mile north).
- Schools near Sheerness include Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey (1.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown pub (within half a mile north-east)
Places near Sheerness
More for events in Sheerness
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- What’s available on the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your event. Summer events in Sheerness have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
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Occasions we serve in Sheerness
It keeps people on site.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Sheerness and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Sports tournaments
- Fundraisers
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Village fêtes
Running a fête for a church like Parish Church of the Holy Trinity? A chip van draws people in.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
- How much space the van takes up
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What you get with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Questions from Sheerness
Do you trade at school fairs around Sheerness?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Could you trade in Barton's Point Coastal Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Sheerness.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
- 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