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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Richborough Port events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Richborough Port.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Big birthdays
- Festive get-togethers
Planning an event in Richborough Port?
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Compared with a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which suits guests who don’t eat pork. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Something for guests to gather round
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Richborough Port
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: open service, or food at a fixed time. We will recommend what fits. Typical bookings include Fêtes, fairs and school events and weddings, especially the evening, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
In a hamlet or village like Richborough Port, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. Planning an evening event in Richborough Port? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Richborough Port: your questions answered
Is Richborough Port too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Often, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
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 will plan service around it.
Perfect for your event in Richborough Port
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Festive get-togethers
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Parks such as Sandwich and Pegwell Bay normally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if plans change
Places near Richborough Port
Other occasions in Richborough Port
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Richborough Port: venues, parking and local tips
Richborough Port is about 4 miles south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Richborough Port is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Richborough Port is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Thanet Parkway station, about 1.8 miles north, is the nearest station. Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (4.3 miles north). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking. Richborough Port is within about 4 miles of the sea, so fish and chips feels right at home here. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
We cover events in every part of the CT13 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Richborough Port we cover include Ebbsfleet (1 mile north), Sevenscore (2 miles north), Cliffs End (2 miles north-east), Way (2 miles north) and Pegwell (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (5 miles north), Dover (12 miles south), Ramsgate (4 miles north-east), Broadstairs (5 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Ramsgate General Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and White Mill (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
- 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