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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Goodley Stock events
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Goodley Stock? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- School summer fairs
- Agricultural and country shows
- Charity fundraisers and community events
A chip van near Goodley Stock
How our fish and chip van for events works in Goodley Stock
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. On the menu are chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater fish and chip supper nights and village fêtes and summer fairs.
Near Goodley Stock, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Display allergens for each stall
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing in case the ground is soft.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
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Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Goodley Stock hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- All the chip-shop extras
- A clear quote before booking
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Goodley Stock questions
Is Goodley Stock close to London?
About 19 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Goodley Stock?
Hurst Green station, about 2.4 miles west of the centre.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Yes, where the date suits. Contact us with the details.
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.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Somewhere firm if it rains
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Perfect for your event in Goodley Stock
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Goodley Stock and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Sports tournaments
- Community festivals
- Feeding event crew
A summer fête at Holy Trinity Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether VAT is included
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your event. December events in Goodley Stock lose the light at about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there is light until about 8:50pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Goodley Stock? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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Goodley Stock events: pitches and permissions
Goodley Stock is about 6 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Around Goodley Stock, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your visitors. Goodley Stock is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Goodley Stock to London (19 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Hurst Green station, about 2.4 miles west.
We serve events across the TN8 postcode area and the streets around it. Nearby, we also serve events in Crockham Hill (1 mile south), The Chart (1 mile west), Moorhouse Bank (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (2 miles east) and Pains-Hill (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Dartford (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (6 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-east), Tonbridge (10 miles east), Swanley (12 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Tandridge Priory (1.5 miles north-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.9 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
- Local pubs include Carpenters Arms (0.8 miles west)
- 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