Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Kemsing, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Kemsing and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Community open days
- Country shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
Fresh fish and chips in Kemsing
About the food
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Kemsing
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, which helps volunteer-run events. We are often asked to cater horse and dog shows and church fêtes, with mushy peas, curry sauce and chips.
In Kemsing, one popular trader keeps it simple. A chip van does that. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Community events around Kemsing
Kemsing is about 2 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We serve events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Kemsing and the surrounding area. We serve 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. For anyone arriving by train, Otford station is about 1 mile away. Within about 3 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We serve events across TN15. Your event could be at a house on High Street, Copperfields Walk and Childsbridge Lane, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Kemsing we cover include Cotman's Ash (1 mile north-east), Heaverham (2 miles east), Woodlands (2 miles north-east), Romney Street (2 miles north) and Knatts Valley (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south) and Northfleet (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Kemsing Castle Bank (0.5 miles east) and Otford Heritage Centre (1 mile west). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Kemsing include St Michael's Preparatory School (0.6 miles north-west) and Knole Academy (2 miles south-west)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Kemsing?
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why Kemsing hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No surprises in your quote
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Perfect for your event in Kemsing
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Whatever the occasion in Kemsing, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
An event in Kemsing Down means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council.
Questions to ask before booking
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- A clear list of what’s included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Visitors normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Summer fêtes in Kemsing have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Kemsing
What else we do in Kemsing
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Agree who removes waste
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space and the way in
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Kemsing: your questions answered
Is Kemsing close to London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you trade at school fairs around Kemsing?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What are the terms for events?
We will talk it through when you send the details, and we will find something that works.
Do you do festivals?
Yes, where the date suits. Get in touch with the details.
- 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