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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Smeeth events
Bring the chip shop to your event in Smeeth. 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
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School fairs and sports days
Planning an event in Smeeth?
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Fish and chip van for events in Smeeth, fried fresh
When there’s hot food, people stay longer. Popular choices include sausage and chips, chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater country shows and sports tournaments.
Rural events near Smeeth can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Nearby places to Smeeth
Also in Smeeth
The process
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Summer fêtes in Smeeth have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:00pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Smeeth? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Share pitch details
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Access that avoids crowds
- Details of any power or water on site
- A queue area clear of rides and games
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
About the food
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Events we cater in Smeeth
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips.
In Smeeth and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Country shows
- Community festivals
- Club open days
- School summer fairs
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 3.6 miles south-east.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- The van’s size and access needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- If the price includes VAT
Smeeth questions
Which station is closest to Smeeth?
The closest is Westenhanger station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Smeeth?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cover Smeeth?
Yes, we do. Smeeth is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What does the pitch need?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll confirm.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Community events around Smeeth
Smeeth is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Smeeth as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Smeeth is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
A summer fête at Church of St Mary is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Smeeth Community Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Smeeth, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Kent takes in TN25, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Church Road, Caroland Close and Woolpack Hill, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Smeeth we cover include Ridgeway (1 mile west), Brabourne Lees (1 mile north-east), Lilyvale (1 mile south-east), Bircholt Forstal (1 mile north-east) and Stone Hill (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north) and Hythe (6 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lympne Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (2.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
These are the factors that matter most:
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
- 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