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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Throwley
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Throwley and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- School fairs and sports days
- Club open days
- Crew and volunteer catering
A chip van near Throwley
About our fish and chip van for events in Throwley
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers. Whether it’s school fairs and sports days and festivals, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, chips and curry sauce and more.
At a fête or show near Throwley, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Tell us about the pitch
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Towns and villages near Throwley
More for events in Throwley
Community events around Throwley
Throwley is about 4 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Throwley will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Faversham station, about 3.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Throwley, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We take the van to events all over ME13. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Throwley Forstal (1 mile south), Sheldwich (1 mile north-east), Badlesmere (1 mile east), Sheldwich Lees (1 mile east) and Eastling (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (2.7 miles north-west).
Throwley questions
What’s the nearest station to Throwley?
The closest is Faversham station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
How far is Throwley from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you come to Throwley?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Throwley and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Events we cater in Throwley
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Club open days
- Feeding event crew
- Summer fairs
- Fish and chip supper nights
A summer fête at Church of St Michael and All Angels is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if plans change
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether travel is included
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Throwley, and we will check the date and send a price.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Evening events in Throwley have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Details of any power or water on site
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Confirmation the van can trade there
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- 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