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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Willesborough events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Willesborough.
- Community open days
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Festivals
A chip van near Willesborough
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your event. Summer fêtes in Willesborough have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:15pm at midsummer, 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 the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Fish and chip van for events in Willesborough, fried fresh
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. We’re often asked to cater country shows and village fêtes and summer fairs, with chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
In Willesborough, one popular trader keeps it simple. A chip van does that. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Event catering near Willesborough
Willesborough is about 1 mile east of Ashford, in Kent. Bookings in Willesborough 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 all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Events in parks such as Ashford Green Corridors need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. PTAs at schools such as Willesborough Junior School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. Within about 4 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We serve events across the TN24 postcode area. Streets in the area include Mead Road, Mill Lane and Milne Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Willesborough is on the A2070, which makes the journey straightforward. For events just outside Willesborough, we cover South Willesborough (1 mile south-west), Newtown (1 mile south-west), Ashford (1 mile west), Finberry (1 mile south) and Park Farm (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (9 miles south-east), Davington (12 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (0.8 miles east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (0.8 miles west). Within reach you will find Hatch Park.
- Schools near Willesborough include The North School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The William Harvey Public House (within half a mile south-east)
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How far we travel
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
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.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Occasions we serve in Willesborough
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Church fêtes
- Summer fairs
- Community festivals
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Ashford International station, about 0.9 miles west.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The cancellation terms
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
Common questions in Willesborough
Is Willesborough close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park in Ashford Green Corridors?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How big a pitch do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Nearby places to Willesborough
More for events in Willesborough
For event organisers in Willesborough
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access that avoids crowds
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Agree who removes waste
- Ensure allergen information is available
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch.
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