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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Chipstead, Kent
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Chipstead.
- School summer fairs
- Club open days
- Fundraisers
A chip van near Chipstead
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. December events in Chipstead lose the light at about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Fish and chip van for events in Chipstead, fried fresh
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, so we need little help from busy volunteers. On the menu are haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for agricultural and country shows and community festivals.
At a fête or show near Chipstead, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
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Also in Chipstead
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Chipstead? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Chipstead hosts choose us
- We cover Chipstead and the whole of Kent
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Chipstead
Chipstead is about 2 miles west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Across the TN13 area, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Chipstead is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 18 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Chapel of the Good Shepherd? A chip van draws people in. Events in parks such as Montreal Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. Within about 4 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Events anywhere in TN13 and TN14 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include High Street, Homedean Road and Chevening Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve events in Bessels Green (1 mile south-east), Riverhead (1 mile east), Dunton Green (1 mile north-east), Sundridge (1 mile south-west) and Chevening (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south-east), Northfleet (13 miles north-east) and Swanley (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (3.8 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Trinity School (0.9 miles east) and Combe Bank School (1.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Bricklayers Arms (less than half a mile west)
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Chipstead questions
Do you trade at school fairs around Chipstead?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What’s the nearest station to Chipstead?
The closest is Dunton Green station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Can the van come to Chipstead?
We do. We serve events in Chipstead and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Chipstead.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Details of any power or water on site
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Settle the pitch terms early
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
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. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
Send us the date, the address or TN13 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
- 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