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Festivals, fêtes and school events in The Brents, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your event in The Brents.
- Horse and dog shows
- Sports club events and race days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Fish and chip van for events in The Brents
About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Fish and chip van for events in The Brents, cooked to order
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows. Whether it’s crew and volunteer catering and community festivals, we can cook chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce and more.
In The Brents, one popular trader keeps it simple. A chip van does that. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Community events around The Brents
The Brents is about 1 mile north-east of Faversham, in Kent. Bookings in The Brents come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. The Brents is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from The Brents to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as Faversham Parish Church, are a natural home for a chip van. If your event is in Oare Meadow, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
Events anywhere in ME13 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include Ham Road, Back Lane and Quay Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover events in Davington (1 mile west), Faversham (1 mile south-west), Preston (1 mile south), Oare (1 mile north-west) and Ospringe (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (6 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (4.6 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (less than half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Brents Tavern (less than half a mile north-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Agree who removes waste
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
Put bins near the queue.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Access that avoids crowds
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Other occasions in The Brents
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Bookings across Kent, including The Brents
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Questions from The Brents
Is The Brents close to London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the van park in Oare Meadow?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
It depends on the event: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We’ll agree terms before the day.
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.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in The Brents? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your event in The Brents
Organisers book a chip van because it is one of the most popular stalls.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School fairs and sports days
- Church fêtes
- Sports club events and race days
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Davington Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- How allergens are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
How the day works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. At midsummer, events in The Brents stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. 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 early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in 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