Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Woodlands, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Woodlands and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
- Festivals
Fresh fish and chips in Woodlands
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
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 will quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Woodlands
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. Popular choices include chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we’re frequently booked for summer fairs and sports club events and race days.
At a fête or show near Woodlands, we can bring hot food to a field. 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 before you book.
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Community events around Woodlands
Woodlands is about 4 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Woodlands, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Woodlands to London (19 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Events in parks such as Kemsing Down need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 3 miles of Woodlands, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Events anywhere in TN15 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Cotman's Ash (1 mile south-west), Knatts Valley (1 mile north), Romney Street (1 mile north-west), East Hill (1 mile north) and Heaverham (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Hospital (3.3 miles south-west) and Kemsing Castle Bank (1.4 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you will find The Rising Sun pub (0.5 miles south-west)
Nearby places to Woodlands
More for events in Woodlands
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Information about power and water
- A clear route onto the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Agree when volunteers will eat
When the event closes, we pack up.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Woodlands questions
Is Woodlands close to London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Woodlands?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Send us the date and the spot.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you do crew food?
Yes. Give us numbers and a time.
Can the van come to Woodlands?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Woodlands and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How it works
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. December events in Woodlands lose the light at about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why Woodlands hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Who books fish and chip van for events in Woodlands?
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Woodlands and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Festivals
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Sports club events and race days
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Kemsing station, about 1.8 miles south.
Questions to ask before you book
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Whether travel is included
- 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