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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Cudham, Kent
Fish and chip van for events in Cudham: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Church fêtes
- Music and food festivals
- Sports days
Fresh fish and chips in Cudham
Cudham events: pitches and permissions
Cudham is about 5 miles south of Orpington, in Kent. Anywhere in TN14, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Cudham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Cudham to London (15 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul? A chip van draws people in. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Cudham Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Cudham, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in TN14, we just need to know where the van can park. Whether your event is on Cudham Lane South, Cacket's Lane and Newbarn Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Close by, we cover events in Single Street (1 mile west), Berry's Green (1 mile south-west), Horns Green (1 mile south-east), Burlings (1 mile south-east) and Luxted (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (5 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Orpington Hospital (3.3 miles north) and Crofton Roman Villa (3.9 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Charles Darwin School (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Blacksmith's Arms (under half a mile north-west)
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Cudham
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater sports tournaments and music and food festivals.
Rural events near Cudham can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Perfect for your event in Cudham
Hot food keeps families around.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports days
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Community festivals
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Chelsfield station, roughly 3.1 miles north-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
- Any minimum charge
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Agree who removes waste
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
When the event closes, we pack up.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- A queue area clear of rides and games
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
About the food
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
A chip van compared with other options
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before booking
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Events in Cudham and across Kent
More for events in Cudham
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Winter fairs in Cudham are dark by 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.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
- How easy the site is to reach
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Cudham questions
Do you come out to small places like Cudham?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What can visitors choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
- 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