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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Basted
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Basted and across Kent.
- Village fêtes
- Club open days
- Agricultural and country shows
A chip van near Basted
How our fish and chip van for events works in Basted
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer, which is good for every other stall. Popular choices include cod and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and we are often booked for community open days and club open days.
Rural events near Basted can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Basted
- A quote that spells everything out
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Bookings across Kent, including Basted
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Questions from Basted
Can you come to a school fair in Basted?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Which station is closest to Basted?
The closest is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for visitors.
What are the terms for events?
It depends on the event: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree it in writing.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Running an event in Basted
Basted is about 5 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Across the TN15 area, we can bring the van to you. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Borough Green Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 0.9 miles north of the centre. Within about 7 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 TN15. That could mean an event at a home on Basted Mill and Plough Hill, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Basted we cover include Claygate Cross (1 mile south-east), Crouch (1 mile south-east), Borough Green (1 mile north), Platt (1 mile north-east) and Plaxtol (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
A little further out are Ightham Court (1.3 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (4.8 miles west).
- Schools near Basted include Wrotham School (1.4 miles north) and Wrotham School (1.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Public House (under half a mile south)
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Summer events in Basted have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Give us a contact for the day
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Related guides
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
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Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Somewhere firm if it rains
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Basted
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Basted?
It needs little from volunteers.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- School fairs and sports days
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Country shows
An event in Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many hours the van serves
- How much space the van takes up
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- 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