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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Ivy Hatch, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Ivy Hatch.
- Summer fairs
- Festivals
- Horse and dog shows
Planning an event in Ivy Hatch?
How our fish and chip van for events works in Ivy Hatch
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll let you know if we are available. We serve mushy peas, chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and horse and dog shows.
For a village fête or field event near Ivy Hatch, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Ivy Hatch?
It’s low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Club open days
- Summer fairs
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Church fêtes, at churches such as Ivy Hatch Church, are a natural home for a chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The van’s size and access needs
- When final numbers are due
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
Plan where the queue forms.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Ivy Hatch events: pitches and permissions
Ivy Hatch is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Ivy Hatch, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Ivy Hatch to London (about 22 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as St Lawrence Church of England Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. An event in Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, generally the council. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Ivy Hatch, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the TN15 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Coach Road, Ismays Road and Stone Street Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For events just outside Ivy Hatch, we cover Ightham (1 mile north-east), Stone Street (1 mile west), Sheet Hill (1 mile east), Yopps Green (1 mile east) and Oldbury (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
A little further out are Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (3.6 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Nearby places to Ivy Hatch
Also in Ivy Hatch
Common questions in Ivy Hatch
Could you trade in Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How big a pitch do you need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we will check it works.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event. Summer fêtes in Ivy Hatch have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Why choose a fish and chip van in Ivy Hatch?
Burger vans are common at events. Fish and chips adds variety. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book our van in Ivy Hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- Access that avoids crowds
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Ivy Hatch
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- 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