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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Skeete
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Skeete. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Feeding event crew
- Fundraisers
Fish and chip van for events in Skeete
Skeete questions
Is Skeete too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you come to a school fair in Skeete?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
What are the terms for events?
We’ll talk it through when you send the details, and we’ll agree terms.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Can the van come to our fair?
Yes, where the date suits. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Skeete
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows, from small community events to bigger crowds. For crew and volunteer catering and agricultural and country shows, we can cook cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
At a fête or show near Skeete, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. In Skeete, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:15pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Skeete? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Where the van can park in Skeete
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- A queue area clear of rides and games
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Skeete
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
What affects the price in Skeete
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
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.
What else we do in Skeete
Occasions we serve in Skeete
Organisers book a chip van because it is one of the most popular stalls at any fête.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Horse and dog shows
- Church fêtes
- Community festivals
- Sports club events and race days
A school like Stowting Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
Community events around Skeete
Skeete is about 4 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Skeete or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Skeete is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Skeete to Canterbury (10 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Westenhanger station, roughly 2.5 miles south-west of the centre. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 3 miles of Skeete, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 5 miles of Skeete, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We serve events across CT18. We also bring the van to events in Woodland (1 mile north-east), Hemsted (1 mile north), Lyminge (1 mile east), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Postling (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Faversham (15 miles north-west) and Hythe (4 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Victoria Hospital (5.6 miles south-east) and Saltwood Castle (3.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
- 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