Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Upton, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Upton.
- Community open days
- Church fêtes
- Festivals
Fish and chip van for events in Upton
Questions from Upton
How far is Upton from London?
About 66 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for visitors.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we’ll explain the options before you book.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What about visitors who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We’ll agree terms before the day.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Upton
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. For fish and chip supper nights and school fairs and sports days, we can cook chips, cod and chips and mushy peas and more.
In Upton, one popular trader keeps it simple. A chip van does that. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Who books fish and chip van for events in Upton?
It keeps people on site for longer.
In Upton and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Community festivals
- Horse and dog shows
If visitors are coming by train, Broadstairs station serves Upton directly.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deadline for final numbers
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your visitors, which we agree with you beforehand. Summer events in Upton have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Clear the route for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or CT10 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Tell us about the pitch
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Also near Upton
Also in Upton
What affects the price in Upton
These are the factors that matter most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
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. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Event catering near Upton
Upton is about 1 mile south-west of Broadstairs, in Kent. We serve events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Upton. Upton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. A school like Upton Junior School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. With the sea within about 2 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
For events in CT10, CT11 and CT12, we just need to know where the van can park. Streets in the area include Vale Road, Lawn Road and Upton Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. With the A255 close by, Upton is simple for us to get to for your event. Other places close to Upton we cover include Broadstairs (1 mile north-east), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile west), Ramsgate (1 mile south-west) and St Lawrence (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (13 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Westwood Cross (1.2 miles west) and Crampton Tower (under half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local schools include The Charles Dickens School (within half a mile north-west) and The Charles Dickens School (within half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Little Albion Inn (under half a mile north-east)
- 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