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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Twitton events
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Twitton and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Festivals
- Church fêtes
- School fairs and sports days
Fresh fish and chips in Twitton
How our fish and chip van for events works in Twitton
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it’s hot and crisp. Typical bookings include sports tournaments and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, serving chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Twitton, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
What affects the price in Twitton
These are the factors that matter most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the parking spot
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Nearby places to Twitton
More for events in Twitton
Community events around Twitton
Twitton is about 2 miles north of Sevenoaks, in Kent. In and around Twitton, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your visitors. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 17 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Otford Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. Events in parks such as Polhill Bank need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. Within about 2 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of Kent takes in TN14, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Twitton, we also cover Sepham Heath (1 mile north-west), Otford (1 mile east), Shoreham (1 mile north), Halstead (2 miles north-west) and Knockholt Pound (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Dartford (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (9 miles south-east), Northfleet (11 miles north-east) and Swanley (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Kemsing Castle Bank (2.7 miles east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Twitton includes Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Twitton include Trinity School (1.7 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun pub (within half a mile south-east)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Information about power and water
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
How it works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Evening events in Twitton have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Tell us about the pitch
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
Occasions we serve in Twitton
It keeps people on site for longer.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Music and food festivals
- School summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
- Summer fairs
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Twitton Mission Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How much space the van takes up
Why choose a fish and chip van in Twitton?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event, with cakes and teas alongside. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Twitton
Is Twitton too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Twitton?
The closest is Dunton Green station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How do you charge at fêtes?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
What does the pitch need?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll check it works.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
- 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