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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Slutshole, Kent
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 Slutshole.
- Horse and dog shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Church fêtes
A chip van near Slutshole
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. 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.
Why us?
- Events in Slutshole and across Kent
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Slutshole
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. For agricultural and country shows and church fêtes, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce for your guests.
For a village fête or field event near Slutshole, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Agree who removes waste
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Tell us about the pitch
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Slutshole?
Hot food keeps families around for longer.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Country shows
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Village fêtes
- Fundraisers
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Michael, are a natural home for a chip van.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Event catering near Slutshole
Slutshole is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. For events in Slutshole, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Selling station, about 2.1 miles south. An event in Mount Ephraim Gardens means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, generally the council. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
For events in ME13, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Other places close to Slutshole we cover include Hernhill (1 mile north-east), Staplestreet (1 mile south-west), Dargate (1 mile north-east), Goodnestone (1 mile north-west) and Culmers (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.3 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.5 miles east). Open spaces near Slutshole include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find Red Lion pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Questions from Slutshole
Can you serve near the sea around Slutshole?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you trade at school fairs around Slutshole?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can the van come to our fair?
Frequently, yes. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you come to Slutshole?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Slutshole. To check your date, use our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Access that avoids crowds
- Details of any power or water on site
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Slutshole
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Towns and villages near Slutshole
Also in Slutshole
Step by step
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your event. Summer fêtes in Slutshole have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:15pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
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, fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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