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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Dunk's Green events
Fish and chip van for events in Dunk's Green: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Horse and dog shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Festivals
Fresh fish and chips in Dunk's Green
How our fish and chip van for events works in Dunk's Green
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers. Whether it’s festivals and school summer fairs, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips and more.
Near Dunk's Green, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Dunk's Green questions
How far is Dunk's Green from London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come 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 follow the site rules.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What does the pitch need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
These are the factors that matter most:
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- Service time
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
Send us the date, the address or TN11 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Tell us about the pitch
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- What’s available on the pitch
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
What else we do in Dunk's Green
For event organisers in Dunk's Green
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Event catering near Dunk's Green
Dunk's Green is about 4 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Dunk's Green will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We serve 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Dunk's Green to London (24 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.8 miles north, is the nearest station. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Plaxtol Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Within about 8 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We take the van to events all over TN11 and the streets around it. Other places close to Dunk's Green we cover include Plaxtol (1 mile north), Roughway (1 mile east), Claygate Cross (2 miles north), Crouch (2 miles north) and Pittswood (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Ightham Court (3.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Barden Lake.
- Nearby schools include Hadlow Rural Community School (2.1 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Kentish Rifleman Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Summer events in Dunk's Green have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Dunk's Green?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Dunk's Green
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- 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