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Festivals, fêtes and school events in South Willesborough, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your event in South Willesborough. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Summer fairs
- Community open days
- Sports tournaments
Fresh fish and chips in South Willesborough
What affects the price in South Willesborough
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in South Willesborough
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van. Whether it is music and food festivals and club open days, we can cook haddock and chips, chips and cod and chips and more.
Events near South Willesborough are frequently volunteer-run, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
FAQs for South Willesborough
How far is South Willesborough from London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Do you come to South Willesborough?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including South Willesborough and the rest of Kent. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you do festivals?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we are available.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
South Willesborough events: pitches and permissions
South Willesborough is about 1 mile south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van for your event to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in South Willesborough. South Willesborough is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from South Willesborough to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin? A chip van draws people in. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as East Stour Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 5 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in TN24 and TN23, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. We can serve an event on streets such as Bath Road, Mead Road and Royds Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Newtown (1 mile south-west), Willesborough (1 mile north-east), Park Farm (1 mile south-west), Finberry (1 mile south) and Ashford (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (13 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (9 miles south-east), Davington (13 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Ashford Designer Outlet (0.5 miles north-west) and William Harvey Hospital (1.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near South Willesborough include Hatch Park.
- Local schools include The North School (0.9 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Albion Inn (under half a mile north-east)
The process
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Summer events in South Willesborough have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Share the timings for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
For event organisers in South Willesborough
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Before you choose a 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:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Occasions we serve in South Willesborough
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Food for volunteers
- Horse and dog shows
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
An event in Ashford Green Corridors means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How many hours the van serves
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether VAT is included
Towns and villages near South Willesborough
What else we do in South Willesborough
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Share pitch details
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
- 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