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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Chevening events
Fish and chip van for events in Chevening: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Country shows
Fish and chip van for events for Chevening events
Fish and chip van for events in Chevening, cooked to order
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, once the school agrees where the van goes. For horse and dog shows and music and food festivals, we can cook sausage and chips, chips and cod and chips and more.
At a fête or show near Chevening, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your event in Chevening. Summer events in Chevening have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN14 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Agree who removes waste
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Share pitch details
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Running an event in Chevening
Chevening is about 3 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Bookings in Chevening 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. Chevening is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 17 miles away.
A summer fête at Church of St Botolph is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Dunton Green station, roughly 1.7 miles east of the centre. Within about 4 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in TN14, we just need to know where the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Chipstead (1 mile south-east), Sundridge (2 miles south), Dunton Green (2 miles east), Bessels Green (2 miles south-east) and Riverhead (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Dartford (11 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (9 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (4.2 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Trinity School (1.7 miles south-east)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What you get with us
- Events in Chevening and across Kent
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A quote that spells everything out
- Classic food your visitors already know
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Common questions in Chevening
Do you trade at school fairs around Chevening?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What’s the nearest station to Chevening?
The closest is Dunton Green station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
What can visitors choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Places near Chevening
Also in Chevening
Occasions we serve in Chevening
It is low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Music and food festivals
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Agricultural and country shows
- School fairs and sports days
PTAs at schools such as Combe Bank School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Before you book anyone
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How many hours the van serves
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- A clear list of what’s included
What affects the price in Chevening
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The day of the week
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Working with your venue
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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