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Fish and Chip Van for Events for St Nicholas at Wade events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in St Nicholas at Wade and across Kent.
- Summer fairs
- School summer fairs
- Community festivals
Planning an event in St Nicholas at Wade?
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
How our fish and chip van for events works in St Nicholas at Wade
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Popular choices include mushy peas, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for festivals and crew and volunteer catering.
At a fête or show near St Nicholas at Wade, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
Step by step
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Summer events in St Nicholas at Wade have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Running an event in St Nicholas at Wade
St Nicholas at Wade is about 5 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in St Nicholas at Wade, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. For anyone arriving by train, Birchington-On-Sea station is about 2.7 miles away. With the sea within about 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
We serve events across the CT7 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include The Street, Orchard Close and Wotton Court; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For events just outside St Nicholas at Wade, we cover Sarre (1 mile south-west), Monkton (1 mile south-east), Hoo (2 miles south-east), East Stourmouth (2 miles south) and West Stourmouth (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (9 miles south-west), Margate (6 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles east), Broadstairs (8 miles east) and Whitstable (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Powell-Cotton Museum (2.8 miles east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bell Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Occasions we serve in St Nicholas at Wade
It needs little from volunteers.
In St Nicholas at Wade and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Church fêtes
- Sports tournaments
- Fundraisers
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of Saint Nicholas, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When final numbers are due
- How allergens are handled
- VAT, if it applies
St Nicholas at Wade: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around St Nicholas at Wade?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How do you charge at fêtes?
Tell us how your event generally works with traders, and we will agree terms.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Often, yes. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
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. These are the things we check:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- A clear route onto the pitch
- What’s available on the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in St Nicholas at Wade
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why St Nicholas at Wade hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Something for visitors to gather round
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Places near St Nicholas at Wade
Other occasions in St Nicholas at Wade
- 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