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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Wittersham
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Wittersham and Kent, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Country shows
- Village fêtes
- Community open days
Fish and chip van for events in Wittersham
Fish and chip van for events in Wittersham, fried fresh
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. On the menu are haddock and chips, chips and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for school summer fairs and country shows.
For a village fête or field event near Wittersham, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Towns and villages near Wittersham
What else we do in Wittersham
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A clear route onto the pitch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Wittersham
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
FAQs for Wittersham
Do you come out to small places like Wittersham?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you trade at school fairs around Wittersham?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your visitors, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you cover Wittersham?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Wittersham and the rest of Kent. For a quote, use our quote form.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Wittersham?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Events we cater in Wittersham
We keep cooking in the rain.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Wittersham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports days
- Music and food festivals
- Crew and volunteer catering
Church fêtes, at churches such as Parish Church of St John the Baptist, are a natural home for a chip van.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Fairs, fêtes and events in Wittersham
Wittersham is about 11 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Around Wittersham, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Rye station is about 4.5 miles away. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Wittersham Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. The coast is within about 5 miles of Wittersham, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Events anywhere in TN30 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. We can serve an event on streets such as The Street, Poplar Road and Swan Cottages, wherever the van can park. You will find Wittersham on the B2082, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. For events just outside Wittersham, we cover Acton (1 mile north-east), The Stocks (1 mile east), Stone Corner (1 mile north-east), Reading Street (2 miles north-east) and Stone in Oxney (3 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (4 miles north), Kennington (13 miles north-east), New Romney (11 miles east), Staplehurst (12 miles north-west) and Stanhope (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Ypres Tower (4.8 miles south) and Smallhythe Place (1.6 miles north). Within reach you will find Flatropers Wood.
- Pubs nearby include The Swan pub (within half a mile north-west)
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Wittersham?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Wittersham hosts choose us
- Bookings across Kent, including Wittersham
- Quick service from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- Classic food your visitors already know
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. At midsummer, events in Wittersham stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- 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
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Agree who removes waste
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
- 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