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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Tonge Corner events
Bring the chip shop to your event in Tonge Corner. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Summer fairs
- Community open days
- Country shows
Fish and chip van for events in Tonge Corner
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Fish and chip van for events in Tonge Corner, fried fresh
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows. For church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and sports days, we can cook curry sauce, chips and mushy peas.
A fête near Tonge Corner might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Plan bins near food stalls
Plan where the queue forms.
A few benches near the van help.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Tonge Corner?
It suits almost every visitor.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- School summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
A school like Lansdowne Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
- Any minimum charge
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Summer events in Tonge Corner 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.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Tonge Corner events: pitches and permissions
Tonge Corner is about 2 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. People in Tonge Corner book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Tonge Corner is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
If your event is in Milton Creek Country Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Teynham station, roughly 1.5 miles south-east of the centre.
We serve events across the ME9 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Tonge Corner, we also cover Tonge (1 mile north), Radfield (1 mile south), Murston (1 mile west), Milton Regis (1 mile west) and Rodmersham (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (12 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (11 miles east), Faversham (5 miles south-east) and Minster (5 miles north).
A little further out are Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.9 miles west) and Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum (1.4 miles west).
- Nearby schools include Sittingbourne Community College (1.1 miles south-west)
Towns and villages near Tonge Corner
Other occasions in Tonge Corner
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Tonge Corner? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Tonge Corner? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Tonge Corner: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around Tonge Corner?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you come out to small places like Tonge Corner?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What can visitors choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you do festivals?
Often, yes. Contact us with the details.
How do you charge at fêtes?
It depends on the event: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
- 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