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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Tankerton events
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 Tankerton.
- Club open days
- Community open days
- Crew and volunteer catering
Fresh fish and chips in Tankerton
What happens on the day
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Summer events in Tankerton have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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How our fish and chip van for events works in Tankerton
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van, from small community events to bigger crowds. We’re often asked to cater school summer fairs and club open days, with chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Tankerton are made for a chip van. Send us the pitch and access details. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
For event organisers in Tankerton
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Tankerton
Do you trade at school fairs around Tankerton?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What’s the nearest station to Tankerton?
The closest is Whitstable station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- What’s available on the pitch
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Tankerton
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
Fairs, fêtes and events in Tankerton
Tankerton is about 1 mile north-east of Whitstable, in Kent. Bookings in Tankerton come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Tankerton is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of All Saints, are a natural home for a chip van. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Whitstable station, about 0.7 miles south-west. With the sea within about a mile, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Wherever your event is in CT5, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a house on Gann Road, Clare Road and Athol Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Tankerton, we also cover Swalecliffe (1 mile east), Chestfield (1 mile south-east), Whitstable (1 mile south-west), Radfall (2 miles south-east) and West End (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Faversham (8 miles south-west), Herne Bay (4 miles east) and Minster (11 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (within half a mile south-east) and Tankerton Castle (0.5 miles west). Open spaces near Tankerton include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Tankerton include The Whitstable School (1 mile south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Monument Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
Nearby places to Tankerton
Other occasions in Tankerton
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Tell us about the pitch
- Agree the terms in writing
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Tankerton?
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Food for volunteers
- Agricultural and country shows
- Club open days
- Fish and chip supper nights
School fairs, for a school like St Mary's Catholic Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- How much space the van takes up
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if plans change
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
- 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