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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Westwood, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Westwood and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Fundraisers
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Food for volunteers
Fish and chip van for events for Westwood events
Fish and chip van for events in Westwood, cooked to order
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we will let you know if we’re available. Whether it’s festivals and summer fairs, we can cook chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
For events in a place like Westwood, one hot-food trader most people like makes life easy. Fish and chips does exactly that. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Where the van can park in Westwood
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Details of any power or water on site
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Westwood
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
More for events in Westwood
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Questions from Westwood
How far is Westwood from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Westwood events: pitches and permissions
Westwood is about 1 mile south of Margate, in Kent. From the centre of Westwood to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Margate station, about 1.4 miles north-west. The coast is within about 2 miles of Westwood, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Wherever your event is in CT9 and CT10, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Leo Road, Nash Road and Luna Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Main roads around Westwood include the A254, so getting the van to your event is simple. Close by, we cover events in Flete (1 mile west), Haine (1 mile south), Margate (1 mile north), Newington (1 mile south) and Garlinge (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (15 miles south-west), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (11 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south) and Wincheap (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (0.7 miles north) and Public Library & Museum (Camborne) (1.4 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Westwood include Hartsdown Academy (1.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Orb pub (within half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Margate West (2 miles north-west)
For event organisers in Westwood
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In Westwood, 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.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, 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
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- The number of meals
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A clear quote before booking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Events we cater in Westwood
It’s low-maintenance for organisers.
These are some of the bookings we take in Westwood and Kent:
- Fish and chip supper nights
- School summer fairs
- Community open days
- Sports club events and race days
Running a fête for a church like Parish Church of St John the Baptist? A chip van draws people in.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much space the van takes up
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- 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