Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Comp, Kent
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Comp. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Sports club events and race days
- Community festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Comp
About our fish and chip van for events in Comp
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows, from small community events to bigger crowds. We’re frequently asked to cater community festivals and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce.
At a fête or show near Comp, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
What affects the price in Comp
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Numbers
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Comp? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 solves that by cooking on site.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Burger vans are common at events. Fish and chips adds variety. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why Comp hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
More for events in Comp
FAQs for Comp
Which station is closest to Comp?
Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre.
Is Comp too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
How do you charge at fêtes?
Tell us how your event normally works with traders, and we’ll agree terms.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Ensure allergen information is available
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Comp
Comp is about 3 miles west of Kings Hill, in Kent. People in Comp book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Comp to London (24 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 1.5 miles west of the centre. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A chip van draws people in. Within about 8 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
For events in TN15, we just need to know where the van can park. We also bring the van to events in Platt (1 mile north-west), Wrotham Heath (1 mile north-east), Crouch (1 mile south-west), Claygate Cross (1 mile south-west) and Borough Green (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Ightham Court (2.3 miles west) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (within half a mile west).
- Nearby schools include Wrotham School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Blue Anchor pub (0.7 miles north-west)
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Evening events in Comp have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- 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.
- 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
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Read more
- 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