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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Birchden, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van for events in Birchden.
- Music and food festivals
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Club open days
A chip van near Birchden
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Birchden
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. Whether it is community festivals and horse and dog shows, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, cod and chips and chips for your guests.
Near Birchden, events may be far from shops and cafés, 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.
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How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. In Birchden, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Birchden? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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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.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Where the van can park in Birchden
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Events we cater in Birchden
It suits almost every visitor.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Birchden and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Church fêtes
- School summer fairs
- Charity fundraisers and community events
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Thomas the Apostle, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What they can offer for dietary needs
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Agree who removes waste
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Share pitch details
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
We set up before visitors arrive.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Birchden
Birchden is about 4 miles south-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Bookings in Birchden come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Birchden to Brighton (24 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Eridge station is about 1.2 miles away. A school like Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Within about 7 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in TN3, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also bring the van to events in Groombridge (1 mile north-west), Stone Cross (2 miles north-west), Ashurst (2 miles north-west), Balls Green (2 miles west) and Fordcombe (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles north-east) and Southborough (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bolebroke Castle (3.9 miles west) and The Corn Exchange (3.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Birchden include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Birchden questions
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Birchden too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How big a pitch do you need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we’ll check it works.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
- 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