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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Snowdown events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van in Snowdown.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Visits to care homes and day centres
Fresh fish and chips in Snowdown
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Organising a club, school or community event in Snowdown? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Fish and chip van hire in Snowdown, cooked to order
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather does not stop us. It is a dependable choice for events in any season. We’re often asked to cater christmas parties and wakes and gatherings after a funeral, serving gravy, curry sauce and pie and chips.
In a rural place like Snowdown, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
Places near Snowdown
What else we do in Snowdown
How we price a fish and chip van
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Snowdown? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
The process
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Late September evenings in Snowdown lose the light at about 7:00pm, and in December it is nearer 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning a chip van in Snowdown
Snowdown is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Snowdown. Snowdown is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Snowdown to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St Peter, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. Snowdown is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
For events in CT15, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Your event could be at a house on The Crescent, South Avenue and Weston Mews, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Nonington (1 mile north-east), Woolage Village (1 mile south-west), Frogham (1 mile south-east), Ratling (1 mile north) and Barfrestone (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Snowdown questions
Is Snowdown close to London?
About 60 miles from central London.
Can you serve after a service at St Peter?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Cod or haddock?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we’ll confirm what we can offer.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. You can add your own desserts if you like.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you cover Snowdown?
We do. We serve events in Snowdown and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- A short menu helps everyone
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
A chip van compared with other options
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Why book our van in Snowdown
- A quote that spells everything out
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cover Snowdown and the whole of Kent
- Everything cooked to order at your event
See our prices page and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
- 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