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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Horton Kirby events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Horton Kirby.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Church fêtes
- Sports tournaments
Fresh fish and chips in Horton Kirby
Fish and chip van for events in Horton Kirby, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as people come up, so nothing sits waiting. For village fêtes and horse and dog shows, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Horton Kirby, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- What’s available on the pitch
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- A queue area clear of rides and games
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Horton Kirby
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
For event organisers in Horton Kirby
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. At midsummer, events in Horton Kirby stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Horton Kirby, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Perfect for your event in Horton Kirby
It is low-maintenance for organisers.
Whatever the occasion in Horton Kirby, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- School summer fairs
- Food for volunteers
- Music and food festivals
- Summer fairs
A school like Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- How allergens are handled
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Nearby places to Horton Kirby
What else we do in Horton Kirby
What affects the price in Horton Kirby
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Tell us about the pitch
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A clear quote before booking
FAQs for Horton Kirby
What’s the nearest station to Horton Kirby?
Farningham Road station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre.
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 will follow the site rules.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What are the terms for events?
Tell us how your event normally works with traders, and we will find something that works.
Do you come to Horton Kirby?
We do. Horton Kirby is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Horton Kirby events: pitches and permissions
Horton Kirby is about 4 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. For an event in Horton Kirby, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Horton Kirby to London (16 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as The Parish Church of Saint Mary, are a natural home for a chip van. For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Farningham Road station, about 0.8 miles north-west. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Horton Kirby, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Events anywhere in DA4 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Streets in the area include The Street, Rashleigh Way and Churchill Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For events just outside Horton Kirby, we cover Farningham (1 mile south-west), Speed Gate (2 miles south-east), Eynsford (2 miles south-west), Fawkham Green (2 miles south-east) and Maplescombe (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (4 miles north), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Darenth Park Hospital (3 miles north) and Bluewater (3.5 miles north). The countryside around Horton Kirby includes Sawyers Lake and Wansunt Pit.
- Local pubs include The Fighting Cocks pub (within half a mile 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