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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Wateringbury events
Fish and chip van for events in Wateringbury: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Community open days
- Church fêtes
- Sports club events and race days
A chip van near Wateringbury
Fish and chip van for events in Wateringbury, cooked to order
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers, or both. For agricultural and country shows and sports club events and race days, we can cook curry sauce, cod and chips and chips.
A fête near Wateringbury might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Winter fairs in Wateringbury are dark by about 3:50pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there is light until about 8:50pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What affects the price in Wateringbury
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Wateringbury?
Hot food keeps families around.
In Wateringbury and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Music and food festivals
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St John the Baptist, are a natural home for a chip van.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
- How much space the van takes up
Why choose a fish and chip van in Wateringbury?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen needed
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
A closer look at the menu
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’s hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Wateringbury: your questions answered
Is Wateringbury too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Wateringbury?
Wateringbury has its own station: Wateringbury station.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we will explain the options before booking.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
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 will plan service around it.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Nearby places to Wateringbury
Other occasions in Wateringbury
Wateringbury events: pitches and permissions
Wateringbury is about 5 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Bookings in Wateringbury come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Wateringbury to London (28 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, Wateringbury has its own station, Wateringbury station. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Wateringbury Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Wherever your event is in ME18, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Glebe Meadow, Allington Gardens and Hanbury Close, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to events in Nettlestead (1 mile south-west), Red Hill (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile east), Kings Hill (1 mile north-west) and West Farleigh (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Oakwood Hospital (2.9 miles east) and Teapot Island (2.2 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include The Wateringbury pub (under half a mile east)
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Set a time for helpers’ food
When the event closes, we pack up.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
- 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