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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Way
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Way.
- Fundraisers
- Sports tournaments
- Summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events in Way
About our fish and chip van for events in Way
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, once the school agrees where the van goes. Whether it is school fairs and sports days and food for volunteers, we can cook curry sauce, chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
For a village fête or field event near Way, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Event catering near Way
Way is about 3 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Bookings in Way come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Way is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Way to Canterbury (12 miles away).
A school like Minster Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Events in parks such as Sandwich and Pegwell Bay need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. The coast is within about 4 miles of Way, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
For events in CT12, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Local streets include Wayborough Hill and Way Hill; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover events in Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-west), Sevenscore (1 mile south-east), Minster (1 mile west), Acol (1 mile north-west) and Cliffs End (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (4 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (3 miles east), Broadstairs (5 miles east) and Whitstable (13 miles west).
A little further out are Westwood Cross (3.1 miles north-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (3.5 miles east). Within reach you will find Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local pubs include The Bell Inn (0.9 miles south-west)
Occasions we serve in Way
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Way book the van for occasions like:
- Village fêtes
- Club open days
- Sports days
- Country shows
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When payment is due
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether travel is included
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. In Way, 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.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or CT12 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Questions from Way
Which station is closest to Way?
The closest is Minster station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Is Way too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you do festivals?
Yes, where the date suits. Contact us with the details.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event, with cakes and teas alongside. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No surprises in your quote
- We cover Way and the whole of Kent
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Towns and villages near Way
Also in Way
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Way, and we will check the date and send a price.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Share pitch details
- Display allergens for each stall
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
When the event closes, we pack up.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
- 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