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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Windmill Hill, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Windmill Hill and the surrounding area.
- Fundraisers
- Community festivals
- Food for volunteers
Fish and chip van for events in Windmill Hill
Event catering near Windmill Hill
Windmill Hill is about 1 mile north-west of Gravesend, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Windmill Hill and nearby villages. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 21 miles away.
If your event is in Northfleet Urban Country Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Christ Church Milton, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
We cover events in every part of DA12 and DA11. From New Road, Sun Lane and Joy Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. With the A227 close by, Windmill Hill is simple for us to get to. For events just outside Windmill Hill, we cover Gravesend (1 mile south-east), Milton-next-Gravesend (1 mile north-east), Denton (1 mile east), Northfleet (1 mile west) and Painters Ash (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Swanley (9 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Gravesham Museum (0.5 miles north) and Stone Castle (4.1 miles west). Within reach you will find Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Windmill Hill include Mayfield Grammar School (0.5 miles west) and St John's Catholic Comprehensive (0.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Waterloo Public House (within half a mile north-east)
Fish and chip van for events in Windmill Hill, cooked to order
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we will tell you quickly whether we can come. We serve cod and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we’re frequently booked for fish and chip supper nights and club open days.
Events near Windmill Hill are often volunteer-run, so a self-sufficient van helps. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
A chip van compared with other options
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it’s cool. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Bookings across Kent, including Windmill Hill
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Windmill Hill?
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Music and food festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Fundraisers
- School summer fairs
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Gravesend station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deposit and payment dates
How it works
The first sign we have arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first visitors wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Summer fêtes in Windmill Hill have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, 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
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- A clear route onto the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
There’s 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. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Windmill Hill
More for events in Windmill Hill
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Windmill Hill: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Windmill Hill?
The closest is Gravesend station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Do you trade at school fairs around Windmill Hill?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
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 Windmill Hill.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
What about visitors who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can the van come to Windmill Hill?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Windmill Hill is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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