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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Eynsford
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Eynsford and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Fundraisers
- Agricultural and country shows
- Church fêtes
Book the van in Eynsford
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Eynsford? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
About our fish and chip van for events in Eynsford
When there is hot food, people stay longer, which is good for every other stall. On the menu are haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for club open days and fish and chip supper nights.
A fête near Eynsford might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Occasions we serve in Eynsford
It is low-maintenance for organisers.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Feeding event crew
- Festivals
- Sports tournaments
- Horse and dog shows
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of Saint Martin, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How it works
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first visitors wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Summer fêtes in Eynsford have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Community events around Eynsford
Eynsford is about 5 miles east of Orpington, in Kent. Eynsford is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Eynsford to London (16 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Eynsford station, about 0.5 miles south-west. PTAs at schools such as The Anthony Roper Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. Within about 3 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We take the van to events all over DA4 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Station Road, High Street and Edwards Court, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Eynsford, we also cover Farningham (1 mile north-east), Maplescombe (1 mile south-east), Horton Kirby (2 miles north-east), East Hill (2 miles south-east) and Speed Gate (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Eynsford Castle (less than half a mile north) and Darenth Park Hospital (5.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Eynsford includes The Warren.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Malt Shovel pub (under half a mile west)
Where the van can park in Eynsford
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Details of any power or water on site
- Space for a queue away from paths
- 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.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Agree when volunteers will eat
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch, at the agreed time.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Questions from Eynsford
Is Eynsford close to London?
Roughly 16 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Eynsford too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What does the pitch need?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll check it works.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your visitors, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Classic food your visitors already know
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Eynsford
What else we do in Eynsford
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
- 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