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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Platt, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Platt and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports tournaments
- Fish and chip supper nights
A chip van near Platt
Who books fish and chip van for events in Platt?
It keeps people on site.
Whatever the occasion in Platt, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Summer fairs
- Country shows
- School summer fairs
- Food for volunteers
A school like Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When payment is due
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Platt
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer, which is good for every other stall. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater crew and volunteer catering and church fêtes.
A fête near Platt might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Nearby places to Platt
Also in Platt
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Platt? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Platt
Platt is about 6 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. In and around Platt, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We take the van to 922 places across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Platt to London (about 23 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 0.9 miles west, is the nearest station. A summer fête at Church of St Mary is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Platt, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the TN15 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include St Mary's Close, Grange Road and Platt Common, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Platt we cover include Comp (1 mile south-east), Borough Green (1 mile west), Crouch (1 mile south-west), Wrotham Heath (1 mile north-east) and Basted (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ightham Court (1.8 miles west) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (within half a mile south-east).
- Local schools include Wrotham School (1 mile north-west) and Wrotham School (1 mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Blue Anchor pub (less than half a mile west)
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Platt
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
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.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Platt?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- We cover Platt and the whole of Kent
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Visitors will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. For an evening event in Platt, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Platt: your questions answered
Can you come to a school fair in Platt?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you come out to small places like Platt?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
- 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