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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Kippington, Kent
Fish and chip van for events in Kippington: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Music and food festivals
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Fish and chip supper nights
Planning an event in Kippington?
Occasions we serve in Kippington
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Fundraisers
- Village fêtes
- Church fêtes
- School summer fairs
An event in Montreal Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, generally the council.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much space the van takes up
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if plans change
Fish and chip van for events in Kippington, fried fresh
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. We serve curry sauce, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for feeding event crew and club open days.
Events near Kippington are frequently volunteer-run, so a self-sufficient van helps. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
A chip van compared with other options
Burger vans are common at events. Fish and chips adds variety. 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 book our van in Kippington
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Running an event in Kippington
Kippington is about 1 mile south of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Kippington, and we will plan access and set-up. Kippington is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 20 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Sevenoaks station is about 0.5 miles away. A school like St Thomas' Catholic Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Kippington, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We serve events across the TN13, TN14 and TN15 postcode area and the streets around it. We can serve an event on streets such as Glebe Lane, Beech Road and Grange Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to events in Sevenoaks (1 mile north), Bessels Green (1 mile north-west), Riverhead (1 mile north), Dunton Green (2 miles north) and Chipstead (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Kemsing Castle Bank (3.3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Museum (0.7 miles east). Open spaces near Kippington include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include New Beacon School (0.5 miles south) and Knole Academy (1.2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Black Boy Public House (0.6 miles east)
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- What’s available on the pitch
- A queue area clear of rides and games
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Kippington questions
Could you trade in Montreal Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you cover Kippington?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Kippington. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do you do festivals?
Frequently, yes. Get in touch with the details.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Summer fêtes in Kippington have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Kippington, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Places near Kippington
Also in Kippington
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
What affects the price in Kippington
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Kippington? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
- 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