Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Woodland, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Woodland and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Country shows
- Fundraisers
- Crew and volunteer catering
Fish and chip van for events in Woodland
Fish and chip van for events in Woodland, cooked to order
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, which helps volunteer-run events. On the menu are chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for community open days and music and food festivals.
A fête near Woodland might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. 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.
Questions from Woodland
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you trade at school fairs around Woodland?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
How big a pitch do you need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we’ll check it works.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes. We’ll agree access before the children arrive.
Other occasions in Woodland
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Why Woodland hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Something for visitors to gather round
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Events we cater in Woodland
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Village fêtes
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Horse and dog shows
- Club open days
School fairs, for a school like Lyminge Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- When payment is due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How much space the van takes up
How the day works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. At midsummer, events in Woodland stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
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. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Community events around Woodland
Woodland is about 4 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Woodland or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Woodland is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, Westenhanger station is about 2.9 miles away. Within about 3 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 5 miles of Woodland, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
We cover events in every part of CT18. For events just outside Woodland, we cover Skeete (1 mile south-west), Hemsted (1 mile north-west), Lyminge (1 mile east), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Ottinge (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (5.6 miles south-east) and Saltwood Castle (3.6 miles south). Open spaces near Woodland include Tolsford Hill.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Tell us about the pitch
- Agree who removes waste
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
We set up before visitors arrive.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Details of any power or water on site
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Woodland
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
- 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