Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Thurnham, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your event in Thurnham. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports tournaments
- School summer fairs
Book the van in Thurnham
What affects the price in Thurnham
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Thurnham
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we’ll let you know if we’re available. We serve chips, cod and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for food for volunteers and sports tournaments.
For a village fête or field event near Thurnham, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Thurnham events: pitches and permissions
Thurnham is about 3 miles north-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We serve events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Thurnham and the surrounding area. Thurnham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Mary the Virgin Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. If your event is in White Horse Wood, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. Within about 3 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Kent takes in ME14, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Thurnham Lane, Aldington Lane and Pilgrims Way or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve events in Detling (1 mile north-west), Bearsted (1 mile south-west), Weavering (2 miles south-west), Grove Green (2 miles west) and Harbourland (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (3 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south-west), Faversham (13 miles east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Allington Castle (3.3 miles west) and KIMS hospital (1.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Black Horse Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
For event organisers in Thurnham
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Thurnham? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Where the van can park in Thurnham
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Information about power and water
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Cannot 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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Thurnham?
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls.
In Thurnham and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Country shows
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Village fêtes
- Charity fundraisers and community events
A school like Valley Park School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
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Common questions in Thurnham
Is Thurnham close to London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Thurnham?
Bearsted station, about 1.1 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Yes, where the date suits. Get in touch with the details.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Send us the date and the spot.
Can the van come to Thurnham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Thurnham and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Thurnham?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Quick service from the hatch
- Events in Thurnham and across Kent
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Summer events in Thurnham have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through 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