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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Yelsted
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Yelsted and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Music and food festivals
- Summer fairs
- School summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events in Yelsted
About our fish and chip van for events in Yelsted
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer. For village fêtes and school fairs and sports days, we’ll put together a menu of chips, cod and chips and mushy peas and more.
A fête near Yelsted 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 served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
A chip van compared with other options
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a fish and chip van is a great choice. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Yelsted
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Also in Yelsted
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Yelsted
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you trade at school fairs around Yelsted?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Frequently, yes. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What affects the price in Yelsted
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Yelsted? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Yelsted?
It is low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
Whatever the occasion in Yelsted, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School summer fairs
- Fundraisers
- Feeding event crew
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 2.5 miles north of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How allergens are handled
- The cancellation terms
Running an event in Yelsted
Yelsted is about 3 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Yelsted, and we will plan access and set-up. Yelsted is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Yelsted to Canterbury (about 20 miles away).
An event in Stockbury Hill Wood means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, generally the council. School fairs, for a school like St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Within about 5 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in ME9 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include Yelsted Road and Yelsted Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For events just outside Yelsted, we cover Stockbury (1 mile east), Meresborough (1 mile north), Hartlip (1 mile north-east), Lower Hartlip (2 miles north-east) and Rainham (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (6 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (5 miles east), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Faversham (12 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Yelsted include Detling Hill.
- Schools near Yelsted include Leigh Academy Rainham (2.2 miles north)
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your visitors, and we agree exactly where before the day. Summer events in Yelsted 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.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Where the van can park in Yelsted
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- What’s available on the pitch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Yelsted
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
- 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