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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Burlings, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your event in Burlings. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- School summer fairs
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
Book the van in Burlings
How our fish and chip van for events works in Burlings
A van suits shows and field events, as long as there’s a firm route onto the pitch. Whether it is charity fundraisers and community events and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Rural events near Burlings can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Burlings
Burlings is about 5 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Around Burlings, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your visitors. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Burlings to London (15 miles away).
A summer fête at St Katharine's Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Knockholt station, about 3 miles north-east. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Burlings, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in TN14, we can bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Horns Green (1 mile south-west), Cudham (1 mile north-west), Berry's Green (1 mile west), Single Street (1 mile north-west) and Luxted (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (5 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Orpington Hospital (3.6 miles north). Open spaces near Burlings include Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.
- Local pubs include The Blacksmith's Arms (1 mile north-west)
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
How it works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Summer fêtes in Burlings have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Agree the terms in writing
- Plan bins near food stalls
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Burlings: your questions answered
How far is Burlings from London?
Roughly 15 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What are the terms for events?
That varies: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree it in writing.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Send us the date and the spot.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Can the van come to Burlings?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Burlings is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Where the van can park in Burlings
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- What’s available on the pitch
- A queue area clear of rides and games
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Events we cater in Burlings
It’s a hot meal for helpers as well.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Food for volunteers
- Horse and dog shows
- Sports days
- Village fêtes
School fairs, for a school like Charles Darwin School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Places near Burlings
More for events in Burlings
For event organisers in Burlings
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Burlings? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
- 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