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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Sholden
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Sholden and the surrounding area.
- Village fêtes
- School fairs and sports days
- Festivals
Fish and chip van for events in Sholden
Fish and chip van for events in Sholden, cooked to order
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, once the school agrees where the van goes. Popular choices include haddock and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater agricultural and country shows and sports days.
For a village fête or field event near Sholden, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
What affects the price in Sholden
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Sholden, and we will check the date and send a price.
About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Access that avoids crowds
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Sholden
Is Sholden too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Sholden close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
How big a pitch do you need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we’ll check it works.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
We can. Give us numbers and a time.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Towns and villages near Sholden
More for events in Sholden
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why Sholden hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Events in Sholden and across Kent
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Running an event in Sholden
Sholden is about 1 mile north-west of Deal, in Kent. For events in Sholden, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Sholden to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
A school like Sholden Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Nicholas? A chip van draws people in. With the sea within about 2 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
For events in CT14, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. That could mean an event at a home on The Street, London Road and Colmanton Grove or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve events in Sholden Meadows (1 mile west), Mill Hill (1 mile south), Great Mongeham (1 mile south-west), Deal (1 mile south-east) and Finglesham (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (13 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (7 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north) and Broadstairs (10 miles north).
A little further out are Deal Castle (1.4 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.2 miles east). The countryside around Sholden includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Castle Community College (1 mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Magnet pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Winter fairs in Sholden are dark by about 3:50pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there’s light until about 8:45pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use 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