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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Snargate
Bring the chip shop to your event in Snargate. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- School fairs and sports days
- Festivals
- Club open days
Book the van in Snargate
Fish and chip van for events in Snargate, cooked to order
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers, or both. We are often asked to cater music and food festivals and agricultural and country shows, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
A fête near Snargate might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
FAQs for Snargate
Is Snargate close to London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Snargate?
Appledore (Kent) station, about 1.1 miles north-west of the centre.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How big a pitch do you need?
Send us the pitch details, and we will confirm.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Frequently, yes. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Perfect for your event in Snargate
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips, from families to older visitors.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Snargate book the van for occasions like:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports days
- Summer fairs
- Church fêtes
A summer fête at Church of St Dunstan is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether there is a minimum
- The deposit and payment dates
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The van’s size and access needs
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- What’s available on the pitch
- Space for a queue away from paths
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Snargate
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
More for events in Snargate
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Agree the terms in writing
- Agree who removes waste
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
Put bins near the queue.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
What affects the price in Snargate
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
- The length of service
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
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 use our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Summer events in Snargate have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Snargate? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Running an event in Snargate
Snargate is about 8 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. We serve events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Snargate. Snargate is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.1 miles north-west of the centre.
Anywhere in TN29, we can bring the van to you. We can serve an event on streets such as Short Lane and Snargate Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Snargate we cover include Brenzett (1 mile south-east), Ivychurch (2 miles east), Kenardington (3 miles north-west), Hamstreet (3 miles north) and Ruckinge (4 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Hythe (11 miles east), Hawkinge (15 miles north-east), Tenterden (7 miles north-west) and Cheriton (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.6 miles south-east) and Romney 'castle' (3.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Snargate include Orlestone Forest.
- Local pubs include Red Lion pub (under half a mile south)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Quick service from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read how we price or the cost guide.
- 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