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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Riverhead
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Riverhead and Kent, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Community open days
- Music and food festivals
- Sports club events and race days
Fish and chip van for events for Riverhead events
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
Put bins near the queue.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Riverhead
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, once the school agrees where the van goes. We are often asked to cater festivals and sports club events and race days, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce.
Events near Riverhead are frequently volunteer-run, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Riverhead
Riverhead is about 1 mile west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For events in Riverhead, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Riverhead. Riverhead is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
Events in parks such as Montreal Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. A school like Amherst School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Riverhead, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the TN13 and TN14 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on London Road, Hamlin Road and Witches Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Close by, we cover events in Dunton Green (1 mile north), Bessels Green (1 mile south-west), Sevenoaks (1 mile east), Chipstead (1 mile west) and Kippington (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Kemsing Castle Bank (3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Museum (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Riverhead includes Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
- Local schools include Trinity School (less than half a mile north)
- Local pubs include The Beehive Public House (less than half a mile west)
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Also near Riverhead
Other occasions in Riverhead
A closer look at the menu
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.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Perfect for your event in Riverhead
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Fundraisers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Music and food festivals
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary, are a natural home for a chip van.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
- How allergens are handled
Common questions in Riverhead
Is Riverhead close to London?
About 19 miles from central London.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What about visitors who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Riverhead
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your visitors, which we agree with you beforehand. December events in Riverhead lose the light at about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Riverhead? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Riverhead
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- 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