Kent · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Tilmanstone
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Tilmanstone and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Village fêtes
- Food for volunteers
- Fundraisers
Planning an event in Tilmanstone?
Fish and chip van for events in Tilmanstone, fried fresh
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Whether it is village fêtes and music and food festivals, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce and more.
For a village fête or field event near Tilmanstone, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Event catering near Tilmanstone
Tilmanstone is about 4 miles west of Deal, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Tilmanstone will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Andrew, are a natural home for a chip van. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
We serve events across CT14. We can serve an event on streets such as Upper Street, Vicarage Lane and Chapel Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover events in Elvington (2 miles west), Heronden (2 miles north), Chillenden (2 miles north-west), Barfrestone (2 miles west) and Hammill Park (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles south), Folkestone (11 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Deal Castle (4.7 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (5.7 miles south).
Events we cater in Tilmanstone
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Village fêtes
- Sports tournaments
- Country shows
- Sports days
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Shepherds Well station, about 3.3 miles south-west.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- The cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
Also near Tilmanstone
Also in Tilmanstone
Tilmanstone questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is Tilmanstone too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
Can the van come to Tilmanstone?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Tilmanstone is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace. Summer fêtes in Tilmanstone have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:15pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Agree who removes waste
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
When the event closes, we pack up.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- What’s available on the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- 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