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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Teston events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Teston and across Kent.
- Horse and dog shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Community open days
Fish and chip van for events for Teston events
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Share pitch details
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Teston
Everything is cooked as people come up, so nothing sits waiting. We’re often asked to cater agricultural and country shows and fundraisers, with curry sauce, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
For a village fête or field event near Teston, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your event. Evening events in Teston have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Fairs, fêtes and events in Teston
Teston is about 4 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. For events in Teston, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Teston. Teston is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 28 miles away.
If your event is in Quarry Wood, 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.
For events in ME18, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. From The Street, Courtlands and Church Street or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Teston we cover include Red Hill (1 mile north-west), West Farleigh (1 mile south-east), Wateringbury (1 mile west), Barming Heath (1 mile east) and Hoppers Corner (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (4 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
A little further out are Oakwood Hospital (2.1 miles north-east) and Teapot Island (2.6 miles south-west).
- Local schools include The Malling School (2.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Wateringbury pub (0.7 miles west)
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Teston?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Teston and the whole of Kent
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Perfect for your event in Teston
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Village fêtes
- School fairs and sports days
- Feeding event crew
- Country shows
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Wateringbury station, roughly 0.9 miles south-west of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether there is a minimum
- Whether travel is included
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Teston
Can the van park in Quarry Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
Is Teston too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Send us the date and the spot.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Teston, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Places near Teston
Other occasions in Teston
- 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