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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Upstreet, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Upstreet? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- School summer fairs
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Community open days
Fresh fish and chips in Upstreet
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- 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
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
How our fish and chip van for events works in Upstreet
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, which helps volunteer-run events. For festivals and crew and volunteer catering, we’ll put together a menu of chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Near Upstreet, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Events we cater in Upstreet
It needs little from volunteers.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Sports days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Horse and dog shows
- Food for volunteers
A school like Chislet Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any minimum charge
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
A chip van compared with other options
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why Upstreet hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Events in Upstreet and across Kent
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Display allergens for each stall
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
What affects the price in Upstreet
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The day of the week
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Upstreet? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Event catering near Upstreet
Upstreet is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Upstreet, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Upstreet is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Upstreet to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
An event in Grove Ferry Picnic Area means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin? A chip van draws people in. The coast is within about 5 miles of Upstreet, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Wherever your event is in CT3, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include St Mary's Gardens, Becketts Wood and Grove Ferry Hill, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve events in Grove (1 mile south), West Stourmouth (2 miles east), Sarre (2 miles north-east), Preston (2 miles south-east) and East Stourmouth (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (8 miles west).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles south-west). Within reach you will find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Upstreet include Spires Academy (2.4 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Grove Ferry Inn (less than half a mile east)
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Evening events in Upstreet have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Upstreet
Can the van park in Grove Ferry Picnic Area?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Upstreet?
Sturry station, about 3.8 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
What are the terms for events?
We’ll talk it through when you send the details, and we’ll find something that works.
Can the van come to Upstreet?
Yes, we do. Upstreet is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we are available.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes. We’ll agree access before the children arrive.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
- 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