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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Otford, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Otford and the surrounding area.
- Village fêtes
- Country shows
- Fundraisers
Fresh fish and chips in Otford
Fish and chip van for events in Otford, fried fresh
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. We serve haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater summer fairs and agricultural and country shows.
Events near Otford are often volunteer-run, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
What affects the price in Otford
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the space and the way in
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
For event organisers in Otford
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Otford? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
The process
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. We handle the cooking and serving. In Otford, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Running an event in Otford
Otford is about 2 miles north of Sevenoaks, in Kent. In and around Otford, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Otford to London (about 18 miles away).
A school like Otford Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. An event in Fackenden Down means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, generally the council. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 2 miles of Otford, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the TN14 postcode area. From Station Road, High Street and Bubblestone Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to events in Twitton (1 mile west), Shoreham (2 miles north), Sepham Heath (2 miles north-west), Halstead (3 miles north-west) and Badgers Mount (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (9 miles south-east) and Northfleet (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Kemsing Castle Bank (1.7 miles east) and Otford Heritage Centre (under half a mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include St Michael's Preparatory School (0.7 miles east) and Knole Academy (1.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Woodman pub (within half a mile north)
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Somewhere firm if it rains
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Otford
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
Places near Otford
What else we do in Otford
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a chip van is hard to beat in Otford. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before booking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Hot food handed straight over
Common questions in Otford
Do you trade at school fairs around Otford?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can the van park in Fackenden Down?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Otford?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can the van come to Otford?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Otford and the rest of Kent. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Tell us about the pitch
When the event closes, we pack up.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
- 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