Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Sundridge, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Sundridge.
- Church fêtes
- Festivals
- Food for volunteers
Fish and chip van for events in Sundridge
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Ensure allergen information is available
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing in case the ground is soft.
A few benches near the van help.
Fish and chip van for events in Sundridge, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it is hot and crisp. We serve haddock and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and agricultural and country shows.
At a fête or show near Sundridge, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Where the van can park in Sundridge
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- What’s available on the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Sundridge
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the parking spot
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event. Larger groups generally 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.
Why us?
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Quick service from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Sundridge questions
Do you come 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.
Is Sundridge close to London?
Roughly 18 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes. We’ll need a safe route onto the site away from children.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What do you need on the pitch?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
It depends on the event: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
Occasions we serve in Sundridge
We keep cooking in the rain.
Whatever the occasion in Sundridge, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Community open days
- Food for volunteers
- Agricultural and country shows
- Festivals
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Dunton Green station, roughly 2.4 miles north-east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Event catering near Sundridge
Sundridge is about 3 miles west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the TN14 area, we can fry fresh for your visitors. We take the van to 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Sundridge to London (about 18 miles away).
If your event is in Montreal Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. A school like Combe Bank School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Sundridge, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in TN14, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Whether your event is on Church Road, Chapmans Road and Main Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. We also bring the van to events in Brasted (1 mile west), Chipstead (1 mile north-east), Bessels Green (1 mile east), Brasted Chart (1 mile south-west) and Chevening (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (9 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Sevenoaks Museum (3 miles east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (3 miles east). Within reach you will find Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Trinity School (2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart pub (0.6 miles west)
For event organisers in Sundridge
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Towns and villages near Sundridge
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How it works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Summer fêtes in Sundridge have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Share the timings for the day
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Sundridge? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Read more
- 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