Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Charcott, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Charcott and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Community open days
- Village fêtes
- School summer fairs
Planning an event in Charcott?
A chip van compared with other options
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Hot food handed straight over
- No surprises in your quote
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Charcott
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van. We are often asked to cater village fêtes and summer fairs and sports club events and race days, serving sausage and chips, cod and chips and chips.
A fête near Charcott might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
What affects the price in Charcott
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Charcott
What else we do in Charcott
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Charcott
Can the van park in Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Charcott from London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cover Charcott?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Charcott. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
How big a pitch do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Agree the terms in writing
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
Charcott events: pitches and permissions
Charcott is about 4 miles west of Tonbridge, in Kent. For events in Charcott, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Charcott. Charcott is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Charcott to London (24 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, Penshurst station is about 0.5 miles away. An event in Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council.
Here we cover the TN11 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Charcott, we also cover Hall's Green (1 mile north), Woodhatch (2 miles north-east), Bough Beech (2 miles west), Sevenoaks Weald (2 miles north) and Goathurst Common (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Sevenoaks (5 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-east), Tonbridge (4 miles east), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (9 miles east).
A little further out are Chiddingstone Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Charcott includes Barden Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Greyhound pub (within half a mile west)
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. At midsummer, events in Charcott stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Charcott? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Events we cater in Charcott
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Whatever the occasion in Charcott, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Church fêtes
- Music and food festivals
- Sports days
- Community open days
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Luke? A chip van draws people in.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- How allergens are handled
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- A clear list of what’s included
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
- 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