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Fish and chip van hire in Cudham, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your event in Cudham. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Book the van in Cudham
For event organisers in Cudham
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Fish and chip van hire in Cudham, fried fresh
Rain does not stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. That makes it a safe bet for British events. For company team days and big birthdays, we can cook curry sauce, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
In a hamlet or village like Cudham, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
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Common questions in Cudham
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.
Do you come out to small places like Cudham?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
Frequently, yes. Give us your numbers and service time, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
What happens when we hire the van?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
How we price a fish and chip van
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
Send us the date, the address or TN14 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Cudham, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Cudham? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Plan bins near the queue
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Cudham hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- We cover Cudham and the whole of Kent
- Hot food handed straight over
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Cudham?
People book a chip van because it’s food and a bit of fun at once. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Big birthdays
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Cudham Church of England Primary School, can book the van as a food stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any minimum charge
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Fish and chip van hire around Cudham
Cudham is about 5 miles south of Orpington, in Kent. Events in Cudham are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Cudham to London (15 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Down House (1.4 miles north-west) and Quebec House (3.4 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. Churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by normally does. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Cudham, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
This part of Kent takes in TN14, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Cudham Lane South, Cacket's Lane and Newbarn Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve events in Single Street (1 mile west), Berry's Green (1 mile south-west), Horns Green (1 mile south-east), Burlings (1 mile south-east) and Luxted (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (5 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Orpington Hospital (3.3 miles north) and Crofton Roman Villa (3.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.
- Local schools include Charles Darwin School (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Blacksmith's Arms (within half a mile north-west)
Where the van can park in Cudham
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A short walk from the party
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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