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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Knockholt events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Knockholt.
- Community festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School summer fairs
Planning an event in Knockholt?
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. For an evening event in Knockholt, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Fish and chip van for events in Knockholt, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so nothing sits waiting. Popular choices include chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater school summer fairs and village fêtes and summer fairs.
At a fête or show near Knockholt, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Details of any power or water on site
- Somewhere firm if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Also in Knockholt
Running an event in Knockholt
Knockholt is about 4 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van for your event to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Knockholt. Knockholt is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 16 miles away.
A summer fête at St Katharine's Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. Within about 4 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Kent takes in TN14, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Main Road and Blueberry Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Knockholt Pound (1 mile north-east), Halstead (2 miles north-east), Sepham Heath (2 miles north-east), Pratt's Bottom (2 miles north) and Twitton (3 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Orpington Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Otford Heritage Centre (3.9 miles east). Open spaces near Knockholt include Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Three Horseshoes pub (0.9 miles north-east)
FAQs for Knockholt
How far is Knockholt from London?
Roughly 16 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van go 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.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
How big a pitch do you need?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll confirm.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What happens if it rains?
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.
Can you come to a school event?
We do. We’ll need a safe route onto the site away from children.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book our van in Knockholt
- Events in Knockholt and across Kent
- A quote that spells everything out
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Quick service from the hatch
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
What affects the price in Knockholt
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Knockholt, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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