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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Woodnesborough events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Woodnesborough and across Kent.
- Summer fairs
- Church fêtes
- Music and food festivals
A chip van near Woodnesborough
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Woodnesborough
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, once the school agrees where the van goes. Whether it is church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and community festivals, we can cook cod and chips, curry sauce and chips for your guests.
At a fête or show near Woodnesborough, 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 is handed over.
Woodnesborough: your questions answered
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is Woodnesborough close to London?
About 63 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you come to Woodnesborough?
Yes, we do. Woodnesborough is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
Perfect for your event in Woodnesborough
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Fundraisers
- Music and food festivals
- Food for volunteers
- Village fêtes
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Sandwich station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Why choose a fish and chip van in Woodnesborough?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Quick service from the hatch
See how we price and the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Information about power and water
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Woodnesborough
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
Community events around Woodnesborough
Woodnesborough is about 5 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. In and around Woodnesborough, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your visitors. We serve 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
An event in Ham Fen means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Sandwich Technology School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. The coast is within about 6 miles of Woodnesborough, 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 CT13 and the streets around it. From The Street, Elmwood Park and Fir Tree Hill or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Woodnesborough, we also cover Marshborough (1 mile north-west), Statenborough (1 mile south-east), Felderland (1 mile south-east), East Street (1 mile north) and Eastry (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (9 miles north), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Sandown Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and White Mill (1.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Woodnesborough includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Summer fêtes in Woodnesborough have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:15pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Woodnesborough, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Nearby places to Woodnesborough
Other occasions in Woodnesborough
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Working with your venue
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 keeps things simple.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s 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’s crisp.
- 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