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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Temple Ewell events
Bring the chip shop to your event in Temple Ewell. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Country shows
- Village fêtes
Fish and chip van for events for Temple Ewell events
Temple Ewell questions
Which station is closest to Temple Ewell?
Kearsney station, in Temple Ewell itself.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Temple Ewell
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, once the school agrees where the van goes. On the menu are sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for fish and chip supper nights and food for volunteers.
At a field event near Temple Ewell, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Working with your venue
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
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:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Step by step
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. For an evening event in Temple Ewell, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Temple Ewell, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Perfect for your event in Temple Ewell
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Temple Ewell book the van for events such as:
- Festivals
- Summer fairs
- Community open days
- Agricultural and country shows
If visitors are coming by train, Kearsney station serves Temple Ewell directly.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- How late numbers can change
- Whether there is a minimum
- Whether travel is included
Community events around Temple Ewell
Temple Ewell is about 2 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. In and around Temple Ewell, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your visitors. Temple Ewell is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Temple Ewell to Canterbury (12 miles away).
If your event is in Old Park Hill, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul? A chip van draws people in. Within about 7 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 3 miles of Temple Ewell, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Anywhere in CT16 and CT17, we can fry fresh for your visitors. That could mean an event at a home on Park Road, Lower Road and Green Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Temple Ewell we cover include Kearsney (1 mile south), River (1 mile south-east), Whitfield (1 mile north-east), Lydden (1 mile north-west) and Wolverton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles south-west) and Walmer (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Dover Castle (2.9 miles south-east) and Dover Transport Museum (0.9 miles east). Within reach you will find Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby schools include Dover Christ Church Academy (1.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Royal Oak Cottage The Royal Oak Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
Other occasions in Temple Ewell
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a stall visitors will queue for, a chip van is hard to beat. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Temple Ewell
- All the chip-shop extras
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A clear quote before you book
- Bookings across Kent, including Temple Ewell
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Tell us about the pitch
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Settle the pitch terms early
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A few benches near the van help.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
- 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