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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Badgers Mount, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Badgers Mount? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Sports club events and race days
- Village fêtes
- Food for volunteers
Fish and chip van for events in Badgers Mount
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cover Badgers Mount and the whole of Kent
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
About our fish and chip van for events in Badgers Mount
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Whether it’s village fêtes and crew and volunteer catering, we’ll put together a menu of chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
At a fête or show near Badgers Mount, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Badgers Mount questions
Is Badgers Mount close to London?
About 15 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you trade in Hewitt's Chalk Bank?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
What can visitors choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
Also near Badgers Mount
Other occasions in Badgers Mount
Running an event in Badgers Mount
Badgers Mount is about 4 miles south-east of Orpington, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Badgers Mount will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Badgers Mount to London (about 15 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, Knockholt station, about 0.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Events in parks such as Hewitt's Chalk Bank need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. Within about 2 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We cover events in every part of the TN14 postcode area. That could mean an event at a home on Old London Road, Woodlands View and Orpington Bypass or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Being close to the A224, Badgers Mount is simple for us to get to for your event. If your venue is just outside Badgers Mount, we also cover Halstead (1 mile south-west), Bopeep (1 mile north), Maypole (1 mile north), Well Hill (1 mile north) and Sepham Heath (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (8 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Otford Heritage Centre (3 miles south-east) and Lullingstone Castle (2.5 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Downe Bank Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Green Street Green Primary School (2.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Cock Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Perfect for your event in Badgers Mount
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Badgers Mount and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Sports days
- Horse and dog shows
- Music and food festivals
- Charity fundraisers and community events
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Halstead Community Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- What happens if plans change
- How allergens are handled
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any minimum charge
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Information about power and water
- A queue area clear of rides and games
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Tell us about the pitch
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Arrange bins and waste collection
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In Badgers Mount, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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