Kent · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Bitchet Green
Bring the chip shop to your event in Bitchet Green. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Care home visits
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Staff thank-you lunches
Fish and chip van hire for Bitchet Green events
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Fish and chip van hire in Bitchet Green, cooked to order
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. On the menu are haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for work Christmas parties and wakes and gatherings after a funeral.
For a rural spot like Bitchet Green, the setting does plenty of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Count children separately
After service, we pack up, quietly and quickly.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Events we cater in Bitchet Green
There is no kitchen needed, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where plated meals are hard.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Bitchet Green and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Gatherings after a funeral
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, can book the van as a food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- When final numbers are due
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many hours the van serves
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. By late September, sunset in Bitchet Green is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Clear the route for the van
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Common questions in Bitchet Green
What’s the nearest station to Bitchet Green?
The closest is Kemsing station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
How far is Bitchet Green from London?
About 22 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Towns and villages near Bitchet Green
Also in Bitchet Green
Planning a chip van in Bitchet Green
Bitchet Green is about 3 miles south-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We serve events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Bitchet Green and the surrounding area. Bitchet Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 22 miles away.
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St Lawrence, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. Among the historic houses close to Bitchet Green are Ightham Mote (1 mile south-east) and Knole House (1.8 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Bitchet Green, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Events anywhere in TN15 start with a parking spot for the van. Close by, we cover events in Stone Street (1 mile north-east), Godden Green (1 mile north-west), Ivy Hatch (1 mile east), Budds (1 mile south) and Underriver (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Museum (2.3 miles west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Bitchet Green includes Dryhill Nature Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Schools near Bitchet Green include Sevenoaks Preparatory School (0.9 miles west)
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Bitchet Green
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
- 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