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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Thong
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Thong.
- School fairs and sports days
- Sports club events and race days
- Community festivals
Fresh fish and chips in Thong
Common questions in Thong
Could you trade in Shorne Woods Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you come to a school fair in Thong?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Can the van come to Thong?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Thong and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Fish and chip van for events in Thong, fried fresh
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. For festivals and church fêtes, we will put together a menu of chips, curry sauce and cod and chips for your guests.
For a village fête or field event near Thong, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Occasions we serve in Thong
We keep cooking in the rain.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, are a natural home for a chip van.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- How allergens are handled
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
The process
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. December events in Thong lose the light at about 3:50pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or DA12 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Access that avoids crowds
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Details of any power or water on site
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Thong
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Also in Thong
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Thong
Thong is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the DA12 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Thong is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 22 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Sole Street station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. An event in Shorne Woods Country Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council.
Anywhere in DA12, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also serve events in Upper Ifield (1 mile east), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile east), Shorne (1 mile east), Chalk (1 mile north) and Higham (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (8 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Northfleet (3 miles north-west) and Swanley (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Rochester Castle (4.5 miles east) and Gravesham Museum (2.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Thong include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Thamesview School (0.9 miles north)
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Tell us about the pitch
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Agree the terms in writing
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
For event organisers in Thong
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Thong?
Burger vans are common at events. Fish and chips adds variety. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Why us?
- A clear quote before booking
- We cover Thong and the whole of Kent
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
- 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