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Festivals, fêtes and school events in West Yoke, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your event in West Yoke. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- School fairs and sports days
- Village fêtes
A chip van near West Yoke
Common questions in West Yoke
Is West Yoke too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for visitors.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we’ll check.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can the van come to West Yoke?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and West Yoke is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Fish and chip van for events in West Yoke, fried fresh
A van suits shows and field events, as long as there’s a firm route onto the pitch. Popular choices include haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for fish and chip supper nights and village fêtes.
At a fête or show near West Yoke, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Towns and villages near West Yoke
More for events in West Yoke
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Details of any power or water on site
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
West Yoke events: pitches and permissions
West Yoke is about 5 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Anywhere in TN15, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Longfield station, about 2.3 miles north, is the nearest station. A summer fête at Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. 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.
Here we cover the TN15 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Butler's Place, Ash Road and Manor Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve events in Ash (1 mile south), Fawkham Green (1 mile west), Speed Gate (1 mile west), Stansted (2 miles south) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Eynsford Castle (3.6 miles west) and Darent Valley Hospital (5.2 miles north).
- Nearby schools include Longfield Academy (2.3 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Swan Public House (0.5 miles south)
Why choose a fish and chip van in West Yoke?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why West Yoke hosts choose us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Events in West Yoke and across Kent
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Agree the terms in writing
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
Mark out the queue area away from walkways, especially near rides and games.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. At midsummer, events in West Yoke stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
Occasions we serve in West Yoke
Hot food keeps families around.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in West Yoke and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Church fêtes
- School summer fairs
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Club open days
School fairs, for a school like New Ash Green Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Before you book anyone
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
- 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