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Fish and chip van hire in Burlings, Kent
Fish and chip van hire in Burlings: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Birthday celebrations
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Work Christmas parties
Planning an event in Burlings?
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Around midsummer it stays light in Burlings until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Ensure the van can get in
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Fish and chip van hire in Burlings, cooked to order
There is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. We’re often asked to cater birthday celebrations and staff lunches and team days, serving pie and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce.
In a small place like Burlings, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
A chip van compared with other options
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
What affects the price in Burlings
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the parking spot
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Burlings
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Burlings: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Burlings?
Knockholt station, about 3 miles north-east of the centre.
We are gathering after a service at St Katharine's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you cover Burlings?
We do. Burlings is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Count children separately
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Planning a chip van in Burlings
Burlings is about 5 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We serve events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Burlings and nearby villages. Burlings is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 15 miles away.
After a service at St Katharine's Church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Knockholt station, about 3 miles north-east. Burlings is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
This part of Kent takes in TN14, so your event can be anywhere in it. For events just outside Burlings, we cover Horns Green (1 mile south-west), Cudham (1 mile north-west), Berry's Green (1 mile west), Single Street (1 mile north-west) and Luxted (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (5 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Orpington Hospital (3.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.
- Local pubs include The Blacksmith's Arms (1 mile north-west)
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Burlings?
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Staff lunches and team days
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Evening wedding food
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Charles Darwin School, can book the van as a food stall.
What your quote should include
- The van’s size and access needs
- How many hours the van serves
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether there’s a minimum
Towns and villages near Burlings
Also in Burlings
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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