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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Tonge, Kent
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Tonge. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Sports tournaments
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Fundraisers
Planning an event in Tonge?
Fairs, fêtes and events in Tonge
Tonge is about 2 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For an event in Tonge, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Tonge. Tonge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Teynham station, roughly 1.7 miles south-east of the centre. An event in Milton Creek Country Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council.
Anywhere in ME9, we can bring the van to you. For events just outside Tonge, we cover Tonge Corner (1 mile south), Milton Regis (1 mile west), Murston (1 mile south-west), Radfield (1 mile south) and Kemsley (2 miles west). 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 Herne Bay (15 miles east).
A little further out are Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.1 miles west) and Castle Rough (1.3 miles north-west).
About our fish and chip van for events in Tonge
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, so we need little help from busy volunteers. We’re often asked to cater country shows and club open days, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Tonge, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Tonge?
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Summer fairs
- Community festivals
- Horse and dog shows
- Charity fundraisers and community events
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Sittingbourne Community College, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- Any minimum charge
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Tonge
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Information about power and water
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A clear route onto the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
Tonge questions
Do you trade at school fairs around Tonge?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
How far is Tonge from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Tonge.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Do you cover Tonge?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Tonge. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
For event organisers in Tonge
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
About the food
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Visitors will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Summer events in Tonge have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Agree who removes waste
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Share pitch details
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
A few benches near the van help.
Nearby places to Tonge
Also in Tonge
- 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