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Fish and chip van hire in Badgers Mount, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van in Badgers Mount? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthday parties
- Visits to care homes and day centres
Planning an event in Badgers Mount?
Occasions we serve in Badgers Mount
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, young and old alike. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
In Badgers Mount and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Company team days
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Nearby historic houses include Lullingstone Castle (2.5 miles north-east) and Down House (4.1 miles west). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How many hours the van serves
- How much space the van takes up
Fish and chip van hire in Badgers Mount, cooked to order
There’s something generous about fish and chips: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It makes the food a talking point. Typical bookings include village fêtes and school fairs and fish and chip days at care homes, serving curry sauce, cod and chips and pie and chips.
In a small place like Badgers Mount, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm ground matters more than anything. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and usually costs more per head. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Hot food handed straight over
- No surprises in your quote
- Something for guests to gather round
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A short walk from the party
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Badgers Mount
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Towns and villages near Badgers Mount
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FAQs for Badgers Mount
How far is Badgers Mount from London?
Roughly 15 miles from the centre of London.
Could you trade in Hewitt's Chalk Bank?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Bringing the van to Badgers Mount
Badgers Mount is about 4 miles south-east of Orpington, in Kent. We cover Badgers Mount as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Badgers Mount to London (about 15 miles away).
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St Margaret's Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. Coming by train? The closest railway station is Knockholt station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Badgers Mount is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
This part of Kent takes in TN14, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. From Old London Road, Woodlands View and Orpington Bypass or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. You’ll find Badgers Mount on the A224, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. We also bring the van to events in Halstead (1 mile south-west), Bopeep (1 mile north), Maypole (1 mile north), Well Hill (1 mile north) and Sepham Heath (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Dartford (8 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Otford Heritage Centre (3 miles south-east) and Lullingstone Castle (2.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Badgers Mount include Downe Bank Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Green Street Green Primary School (2.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cock Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. 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 don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Count children separately
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Plan bins near the queue
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Tell people when the van opens, so they don’t miss out.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your event in Badgers Mount. Late September evenings in Badgers Mount lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it is nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Badgers Mount
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
- 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