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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Swanley Village, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Swanley Village and across Kent.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Community open days
Fish and chip van for events in Swanley Village
About our fish and chip van for events in Swanley Village
When there is hot food, people stay longer, which is good for every other stall. Whether it’s charity fundraisers and community events and club open days, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
Rural events near Swanley Village can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Swanley Village
Swanley Village is about 3 miles south-west of Dartford, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Swanley Village and the surrounding area. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Swanley Village to London (about 14 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of Saint Paul, are a natural home for a chip van. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Swanley station, about 1.5 miles south-west. Within about 6 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in BR8 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. Local streets include Church Road, Hotham Close and School Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Swanley Village we cover include Hextable (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (1 mile north-west), Stonehill Green (1 mile north-west), Wilmington (2 miles north) and Joyden's Wood (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (3 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (7 miles east) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Eynsford Castle (2.5 miles south) and Dartford Library (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Swanley Village include Wansunt Pit.
- Nearby schools include Hextable School (0.8 miles west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Burger vans are common at events. Fish and chips adds variety. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
The process
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. At midsummer, events in Swanley Village stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
About the food
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Also near Swanley Village
Also in Swanley Village
FAQs for Swanley Village
Is Swanley Village too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Do you do crew food?
Yes. Tell us how many and when, and we’ll quote.
What are the terms for events?
It depends on the event: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
Can the van come to our fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we’re available.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Swanley Village? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Details of any power or water on site
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Ensure allergen information is available
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
Perfect for your event in Swanley Village
It keeps people on site for longer.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Horse and dog shows
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Club open days
- Feeding event crew
School fairs, for a school like Downsview Community Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if plans change
- 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