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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Nettlestead Green, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Nettlestead Green? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Sports days
- Sports tournaments
- Festivals
Planning an event in Nettlestead Green?
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Fish and chip van for events in Nettlestead Green, fried fresh
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows. For charity fundraisers and community events and fish and chip supper nights, we can cook chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Near Nettlestead Green, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
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What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
Nettlestead Green events: pitches and permissions
Nettlestead Green is about 6 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Nettlestead Green will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 28 miles away.
A summer fête at St Mary's Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
For events in ME18, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. From Station Road, Maidstone Road and Hampstead Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to events in Nettlestead (1 mile north), Yalding (1 mile south-east), Congelow (1 mile south-east), Wateringbury (2 miles north-east) and Benover (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north), Tonbridge (6 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Leybourne Castle (5 miles north) and Teapot Island (0.9 miles south-east).
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Occasions we serve in Nettlestead Green
It’s a hot meal for helpers as well.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Nettlestead Green and Kent:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Feeding event crew
- School summer fairs
- Community open days
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Yalding station, about 0.5 miles south-east.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- How allergens are handled
How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Summer events in Nettlestead Green have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- 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
- Share the timings for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch.
A few benches near the van help.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
What affects the price in Nettlestead Green
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
FAQs for Nettlestead Green
What’s the nearest station to Nettlestead Green?
The closest is Yalding station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Is Nettlestead Green close to London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How do you charge at fêtes?
Tell us how your event typically works with traders, and we will agree terms.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your visitors, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
- 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