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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Shorne Ridgeway events
Fish and chip van for events in Shorne Ridgeway: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Fundraisers
- Community festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Book the van in Shorne Ridgeway
For event organisers in Shorne Ridgeway
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
About our fish and chip van for events in Shorne Ridgeway
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows, from small community events to bigger crowds. On the menu are sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for agricultural and country shows and school summer fairs.
At a field event near Shorne Ridgeway, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. We handle the cooking and serving. In Shorne Ridgeway, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:00pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for 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. You can fill in our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Agree who removes waste
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Have other stalls for special diets
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Running an event in Shorne Ridgeway
Shorne Ridgeway is about 3 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Shorne Ridgeway, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Shorne Ridgeway is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 24 miles away.
If your event is in Shorne Woods Country Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. A school like Shorne Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
This part of Kent takes in DA12, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Racefield Close, The Ridgeway and Tanyard Hill or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Shorne (1 mile north), Upper Ifield (1 mile north-west), Higham (1 mile north-east), Gadshill (1 mile east) and Thong (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north-west) and Northfleet (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include French Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and Rochester Castle (3.2 miles east). Open spaces near Shorne Ridgeway include Gad's Hill and Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Strood Academy (1.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rose and Crown pub (under half a mile north)
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
What else we do in Shorne Ridgeway
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Shorne Ridgeway?
It’s a hot meal for helpers as well.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Feeding event crew
- School fairs and sports days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Music and food festivals
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, are a natural home for a chip van.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How late numbers can change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Where the van can park in Shorne Ridgeway
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access that avoids crowds
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- What’s available on the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Shorne Ridgeway?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it’s cool. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Shorne Ridgeway hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- A clear quote before booking
- All the chip-shop extras
- Something for visitors to gather round
What affects the price in Shorne Ridgeway
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Shorne Ridgeway, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Shorne Ridgeway questions
Is Shorne Ridgeway close to London?
About 24 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van park in Shorne Woods Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Send us the date and the spot.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your visitors, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
- 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