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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Warmlake events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Warmlake and the surrounding area.
- Festivals
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Fundraisers
Fresh fish and chips in Warmlake
Perfect for your event in Warmlake
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
Whatever the occasion in Warmlake, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Feeding event crew
- Horse and dog shows
- Summer fairs
- Sports tournaments
School fairs, for a school like Sutton Valence Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
Fish and chip van for events in Warmlake, fried fresh
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Typical bookings include village fêtes and summer fairs and community open days, with cod and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
For a village fête or field event near Warmlake, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
What affects the price in Warmlake
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the space and the way in
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- What’s available on the pitch
- Space for a queue away from paths
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your event. In Warmlake, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:15pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:00pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why us?
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- All the chip-shop extras
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Tell us about the pitch
- Agree when volunteers will eat
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Event catering near Warmlake
Warmlake is about 4 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Events in Warmlake are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Warmlake to Canterbury (22 miles away).
A summer fête at Church of St Michael is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Hollingbourne station, about 3.3 miles north-east. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Warmlake, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We take the van to events all over ME17. From Warmlake Orchard, Oast Gardens and Maidstone Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For events just outside Warmlake, we cover Five Wents (1 mile north), Sutton Valence (1 mile south), Langley Heath (1 mile north), Langley (1 mile north) and Chart Sutton (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles north-west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find KIMS hospital (4.6 miles north) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.3 miles north-east).
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn (within half a mile north-west)
Places near Warmlake
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Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Warmlake
Do you come out to small places like Warmlake?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you trade at school fairs around Warmlake?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
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’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you cover Warmlake?
We do. Warmlake is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you do festivals?
Often, yes. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
- 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