Kent · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Kings Hill
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Kings Hill. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Community open days
- Feeding event crew
- Sports tournaments
A chip van near Kings Hill
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Visitors usually gather round the hatch once service starts. In Kings Hill, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know the serving time
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Fish and chip van for events in Kings Hill, cooked to order
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van, from small community events to bigger crowds. For sports tournaments and community festivals, we can cook mushy peas, curry sauce and chips and more.
Summer fairs around Kings Hill are frequently run by volunteers, so a self-sufficient van helps. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- A queue area clear of rides and games
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Kings Hill
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
A chip van compared with other options
For a stall visitors will queue for, a chip van is hard to beat. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Kings Hill hosts choose us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Bookings across Kent, including Kings Hill
- Everything cooked to order at your event
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Kings Hill
Could you trade in Manor Park Country Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Kings Hill from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What are the terms for events?
That varies: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes. Tell us how many and when, and we will quote.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Nearby places to Kings Hill
More for events in Kings Hill
Running an event in Kings Hill
Kings Hill is about 5 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Kings Hill, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 27 miles away.
A school like Kings Hill School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. If your event is in Manor Park Country Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
Anywhere in ME19, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Churchill Square, Townsend Square and Ruton Square; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Kings Hill, we also cover Well Street (1 mile north-east), Red Hill (1 mile south-east), Wateringbury (1 mile south-east), West Malling (2 miles north) and Nettlestead (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west) and Gravesend (11 miles north).
A little further out are Maidstone Hospital (3.4 miles east) and Leybourne Castle (2.3 miles north).
- Schools near Kings Hill include The Malling School (1.7 miles north-east)
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Kings Hill? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
- 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