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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Ide Hill events
Bring the chip shop to your event in Ide Hill. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Country shows
- School fairs and sports days
Fish and chip van for events in Ide Hill
How our fish and chip van for events works in Ide Hill
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. Typical bookings include fish and chip supper nights and crew and volunteer catering, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and chips.
At a field event near Ide Hill, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Community events around Ide Hill
Ide Hill is about 3 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For events in Ide Hill, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Ide Hill to London (about 20 miles away).
If your event is in Stubbs Wood Country Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. School fairs, for a school like Ide Hill Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Within about 7 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
For events in TN14, we just need to know where the van can park. From Hanging Bank and Camberwell Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Ide Hill include the B2042, which makes travel to your event easy. Nearby, we also serve events in Goathurst Common (1 mile north-east), Toy's Hill (1 mile west), Brasted Chart (2 miles north-west), Sundridge (2 miles north) and Brasted (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east), Swanley (11 miles north) and Kings Hill (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Sevenoaks Museum (3.3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (4.1 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Cock Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Places near Ide Hill
Also in Ide Hill
Ide Hill questions
Can you come to a school fair in Ide Hill?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We’ll agree terms before the day.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Events we cater in Ide Hill
It suits almost every visitor.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Village fêtes
- Fish and chip supper nights
- School fairs and sports days
- Fundraisers
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Sevenoaks station, about 3.1 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- How allergens are handled
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- What’s available on the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Ide Hill
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a stall visitors will queue for, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Ide Hill. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why Ide Hill hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Something for visitors to gather round
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Summer events in Ide Hill have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Tell us about the pitch
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Ensure allergen information is available
Mark out the queue area away from walkways, especially near rides and games.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
- 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