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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Labour-in-vain, Kent
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Labour-in-vain. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Sports days
- Club open days
- Horse and dog shows
Book the van in Labour-in-vain
Fish and chip van for events in Labour-in-vain, fried fresh
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows. Typical bookings include sports days and festivals, with chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Rural events near Labour-in-vain can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Share pitch details
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Arrange bins and waste collection
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
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.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, the address or TN15 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
- We cover Labour-in-vain and the whole of Kent
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Towns and villages near Labour-in-vain
Other occasions in Labour-in-vain
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How the day works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Summer events in Labour-in-vain have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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FAQs for Labour-in-vain
Do you trade at school fairs around Labour-in-vain?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Labour-in-vain close to London?
About 21 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How do you charge at fêtes?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We’ll agree terms before the day.
Do you do crew food?
Yes. Tell us how many and when, and we will quote.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for visitors.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Labour-in-vain?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Labour-in-vain events: pitches and permissions
Labour-in-vain is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Around Labour-in-vain, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Labour-in-vain to London (about 21 miles away).
Events in parks such as Trosley Country Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Wrotham School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Labour-in-vain, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the TN15 postcode area. We also bring the van to events in Wrotham (1 mile south), Fairseat (1 mile north-east), Hodsoll Street (2 miles north-east), Trottiscliffe (2 miles east) and Culverstone Green (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (8 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (5.1 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include The George And Dragon Public House (0.8 miles south)
- 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