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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Devil's Den, Kent
Fish and chip van for events in Devil's Den: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Sports tournaments
- Summer fairs
Planning an event in Devil's Den?
Step by step
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In Devil's Den, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:15pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Send us 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’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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Fish and chip van for events in Devil's Den, cooked to order
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer. We serve cod and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for school fairs and sports days and community festivals.
At a field event near Devil's Den, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Occasions we serve in Devil's Den
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls.
In Devil's Den and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Feeding event crew
- Horse and dog shows
- Community open days
- Sports tournaments
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Staplehurst station, roughly 1.8 miles south-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- VAT, if it applies
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
Community events around Devil's Den
Devil's Den is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Devil's Den will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Devil's Den, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We take the van to events all over the ME17 postcode area and the streets around it. Close by, we cover events in Farthing Green (1 mile south-east), Rabbit's Cross (1 mile west), Cross-at-Hand (1 mile west), Hawkenbury (1 mile south) and Staplehurst (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Kings Hill (9 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Sutton Valence Castle (1.6 miles north-east) and South East Romany Museum (3 miles south-west).
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Also near Devil's Den
What else we do in Devil's Den
Where the van can park in Devil's Den
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Information about power and water
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Devil's Den: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Devil's Den close to London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes. Tell us how many and when, and we’ll quote.
How do you charge at fêtes?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree it in writing.
What do you need on the pitch?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll confirm.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Display allergens for each stall
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Share pitch details
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
- 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