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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Westenhanger events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Westenhanger.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Summer fairs
- Crew and volunteer catering
Planning an event in Westenhanger?
How our fish and chip van for events works in Westenhanger
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. On the menu are cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are often booked for sports club events and race days and horse and dog shows.
At a field event near Westenhanger, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Access that avoids crowds
- What’s available on the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Summer events in Westenhanger have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Tell us about the pitch
Plan where the queue forms.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Also near Westenhanger
More for events in Westenhanger
Westenhanger: your questions answered
Is Westenhanger close to London?
About 56 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Westenhanger?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Westenhanger.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can the van come to our fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we are available.
What does the pitch need?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll check it works.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Occasions we serve in Westenhanger
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Westenhanger book the van for events such as:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- School fairs and sports days
- Horse and dog shows
If your event is in Sandling Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How much space the van takes up
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event, with cakes and teas alongside. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A quote that spells everything out
- All the chip-shop extras
Event catering near Westenhanger
Westenhanger is about 2 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Westenhanger, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, Westenhanger has its own station, Westenhanger station. A school like Lympne Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Within about 6 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
This part of Kent takes in CT21, so your event can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Newingreen (1 mile south), Berwick (1 mile south), Pedlinge (1 mile south-east), Lympne (1 mile south-west) and Sandling (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles east).
A little further out are Hythe Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles east). The countryside around Westenhanger includes Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
- Nearby schools include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (1.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Public House (less than half a mile south)
- 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