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Fish and Chip Van for Events in East Hill
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in East Hill and across Kent.
- Community festivals
- Sports club events and race days
- Fundraisers
Book the van in East Hill
Fish and chip van for events for your event in East Hill
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll tell you quickly whether we can come. For school summer fairs and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, chips and haddock and chips and more.
Rural events near East Hill can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Common questions in East Hill
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 follow the site rules.
How far is East Hill from London?
About 18 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What do you need on the pitch?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
A chip van compared with other options
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Agree the terms in writing
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch, at the agreed time.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
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Other occasions in East Hill
Perfect for your event in East Hill
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Food for volunteers
- Community open days
- Club open days
- Sports days
For visitors coming by rail, Shoreham (Kent) station, about 2.1 miles west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether there is a minimum
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
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. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Fairs, fêtes and events in East Hill
East Hill is about 5 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For events in East Hill, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. East Hill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 18 miles away.
Events in parks such as Kemsing Down need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. Running a fête for a church like Church of Saint Mary the Virgin? A chip van draws people in. Within about 3 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of Kent takes in TN15, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Cherry Tree Grove, Ashen Grove Road and East Hill Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to East Hill we cover include Knatts Valley (1 mile south-east), Romney Street (1 mile south-west), West Kingsdown (1 mile north-east), Maplescombe (1 mile north) and Woodlands (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (7 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (10 miles south).
A little further out are Sevenoaks Hospital (4 miles south-west) and Otford Heritage Centre (2.8 miles south-west).
The process
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. Summer fêtes in East Hill have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm.
- 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 trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Information about power and water
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
- 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