Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Southfleet, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Southfleet.
- Feeding event crew
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- School summer fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Southfleet
How our fish and chip van for events works in Southfleet
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, which helps volunteer-run events. On the menu are chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for village fêtes and school fairs and sports days.
Near Southfleet, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Running an event in Southfleet
Southfleet is about 2 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Southfleet will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Southfleet is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Southfleet to London (19 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Nicholas? A chip van draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Longfield station, about 1.5 miles south-west.
Anywhere in DA13, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Local streets include Red Street, Gloxinia Road and Brakefield Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to events in Hook Green (1 mile south-west), Northfleet Green (1 mile east), Betsham (1 mile north-west), Painters Ash (1 mile north-east) and Springhead (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles south) and Swanley (7 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Gravesham Community Hospital (2.7 miles north-east) and Bluewater (2.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Northfleet School for Girls (1.3 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Black Lion pub (within half a mile south-west)
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
A chip van compared with other options
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Events in Southfleet and across Kent
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Southfleet
How far is Southfleet from London?
About 19 miles from central London.
Can you come to a school fair in Southfleet?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Southfleet?
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches.
These are some of the bookings we take in Southfleet and Kent:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Fish and chip supper nights
- School summer fairs
- Club open days
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Sedley's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Nearby places to Southfleet
Also in Southfleet
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Visitors will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Winter fairs in Southfleet are dark by about 3:50pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there’s light until about 8:50pm.
- 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.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
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.
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Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Tell us about the pitch
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Details of any power or water on site
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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