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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Wilmington, Kent
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Fish and chip van for events in Wilmington
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Wilmington
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers, or both. We are frequently asked to cater community open days and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Wilmington, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
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? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Share pitch details
- Agree who removes waste
- Display allergens for each stall
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Community events around Wilmington
Wilmington is about 2 miles south-west of Dartford, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Wilmington, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Wilmington to London (about 13 miles away).
A summer fête at St Barnabas is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. If visitors are coming by train, Crayford station is about 1.3 miles away. Within about 7 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Events anywhere in DA2, DA5 and DA1 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Whether your event is on Common Lane, Parsons Lane and Oakfield Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Wilmington include the A2, so getting the van to your event is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Bowmans (1 mile north), Joyden's Wood (1 mile west), Puddledock (1 mile south-west), Coldblow (1 mile north-west) and Crayford (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Sevenoaks (10 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Kings Hill (14 miles south-east), Swanscombe (5 miles east) and Windmill Hill (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Dartford Library (1.6 miles north-east) and Broadway Shopping Centre (2.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Wilmington include Wansunt Pit.
- Schools near Wilmington include Wilmington Primary School (less than half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (0.9 miles east)
- Local facilities include Colyers (2.8 miles north)
How it works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your visitors, and we agree exactly where before the day. Winter fairs in Wilmington are dark by about 3:50pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there’s light until about 8:50pm.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Common questions in Wilmington
Which station is closest to Wilmington?
Crayford station, about 1.3 miles north of the centre.
Is Wilmington close to London?
About 13 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your visitors, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
Tell us how your event normally works with traders, and we’ll find something that works.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Wilmington?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Towns and villages near Wilmington
What else we do in Wilmington
Why choose a fish and chip van in Wilmington?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event, with cakes and teas alongside. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cover Wilmington and the whole of Kent
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Quick service from the hatch
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Occasions we serve in Wilmington
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips.
Whatever the occasion in Wilmington, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Sports days
- Sports tournaments
- Feeding event crew
- Fish and chip supper nights
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Wilmington Grammar School for Girls, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- What happens if plans change
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- 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