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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Strood, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Strood.
- Fundraisers
- Food for volunteers
- School fairs and sports days
Fish and chip van for events for Strood events
About our fish and chip van for events in Strood
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. We’re frequently asked to cater charity fundraisers and community events and church fêtes, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Strood, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Strood?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Events in Strood and across Kent
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Community events around Strood
Strood is about 11 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. For an event in Strood, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Strood is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
A school like Rolvenden Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Events in parks such as Turners Field need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Strood, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the TN17 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Rolvenden Hill and Tenterden Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve events in Rolvenden (1 mile south-west), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south), West Cross (1 mile west), Parkgate (2 miles north) and Broad Tenterden (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (11 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Bearsted (15 miles north), Park Wood (13 miles north) and Kennington (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The C.M Booth Collection (1 mile south-west) and Benenden Hospital (2.4 miles north-west).
- Local schools include Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre (2.3 miles north-east)
Towns and villages near Strood
What else we do in Strood
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Where the van can park in Strood
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Space for a queue away from paths
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Strood: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Strood close to London?
About 44 miles from central London.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Occasions we serve in Strood
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Sports club events and race days
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Sports days
Running a fête for a church like Parish Church of St Mary? A chip van draws people in.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Allergen information for each item
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Winter fairs in Strood are dark by about 3:50pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there is light until about 8:45pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Strood? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Related guides
- 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