Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Sole Street, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your event in Sole Street. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Village fêtes
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Fundraisers
A chip van near Sole Street
How our fish and chip van for events works in Sole Street
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we will tell you quickly whether we can come. On the menu are chips, curry sauce and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for community open days and village fêtes and summer fairs.
A fête near Sole Street might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
What affects the price in Sole Street
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Tell us about the pitch
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Agree the terms in writing
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. At midsummer, events in Sole Street stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Sole Street
Can you come to a school fair in Sole Street?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What’s the nearest station to Sole Street?
Sole Street has its own station: Sole Street station.
Do you do crew food?
Yes. Tell us how many and when, and we will quote.
Do you come to Sole Street?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Sole Street is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What can visitors choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Events we cater in Sole Street
Organisers book a chip van because it is one of the most popular stalls.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Country shows
- Sports days
- Community festivals
- Sports tournaments
A school like Cobham Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Before you book anyone
- Whether there is a minimum
- How allergens are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payment is due
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Information about power and water
- Somewhere firm if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Sole Street
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Places near Sole Street
Other occasions in Sole Street
Fairs, fêtes and events in Sole Street
Sole Street is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Anywhere in DA13, we can fry fresh for your visitors. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 22 miles away.
A summer fête at St Mary's Room is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. An event in Camer Park Country Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council.
We cover events in every part of DA13 and DA12. Your event could be at a house on Scratton Fields, Sole Street and Manor Road, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Sole Street we cover include Gold Street (1 mile east), Round Street (1 mile north), Henley Street (1 mile south-east), Meopham (1 mile south-west) and Foxendown (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Gravesham Museum (3.9 miles north) and Gravesham Community Hospital (4 miles north). Open spaces near Sole Street include Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Meopham School (1.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Railway Inn (less than half a mile south)
- 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