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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Wissenden
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 Wissenden.
- Summer fairs
- Festivals
- Club open days
A chip van near Wissenden
How our fish and chip van for events works in Wissenden
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. A chip van gives organisers a hot-food trader that almost everyone wants. Typical bookings include fundraisers and sports days, with curry sauce, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
A fête near Wissenden might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
A chip van compared with other options
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Something for visitors to gather round
- All the chip-shop extras
- Events in Wissenden and across Kent
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. We handle the cooking and serving. Summer events in Wissenden have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Wissenden questions
Is Wissenden close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Wissenden?
Pluckley station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can the van come to our fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we’re available.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
How do you charge at fêtes?
That varies: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree it in writing.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
What affects the price in Wissenden
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
The more you tell us, the more accurate the 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.
Wissenden events: pitches and permissions
Wissenden is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. People in Wissenden book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Wissenden to Canterbury (18 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Pluckley station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Events anywhere in TN26 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We also bring the van to events in Maltman's Hill (1 mile north), Bethersden (1 mile south-east), Further Quarter (2 miles south-west), Chambers' Green (2 miles north-east) and Fir Toll (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Davington (14 miles north-east) and Foley Park (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Benenden Hospital (6 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (1 mile north-west).
Who books fish and chip van for events in Wissenden?
It keeps people on site for longer.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Sports club events and race days
- Food for volunteers
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Sports days
PTAs at schools such as Bethersden Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many hours the van serves
- What the price includes, item by item
- The cancellation terms
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
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What else we do in Wissenden
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Share pitch details
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Agree the terms in writing
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
- 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