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Fish and chip van hire in Dunton Green, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Dunton Green and the surrounding area.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Christmas parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Fish and chip van hire in Dunton Green
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
How our fish and chip van hire works in Dunton Green
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather does not stop us. It’s a dependable choice for events in any season. We’re frequently asked to cater village fêtes and school fairs and birthday celebrations, serving gravy, curry sauce and mushy peas.
In a rural place like Dunton Green, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Around midsummer it stays light in Dunton Green until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Dunton Green questions
We are gathering after a service at St John's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Dunton Green?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What happens when we hire the van?
We arrive with the van, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Fish and chip van hire around Dunton Green
Dunton Green is about 1 mile north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Around Dunton Green, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Dunton Green to London (18 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Dunton Green Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. For guests coming by train, Dunton Green has its own station, Dunton Green station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Dunton Green, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Events anywhere in TN13 and TN14 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. We can serve an event on streets such as Station Road, Campion Square and London Road, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Riverhead (1 mile south), Chipstead (1 mile south-west), Bessels Green (1 mile south-west), Sevenoaks (1 mile south-east) and Chevening (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south-east), Northfleet (12 miles north-east) and Swanley (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Otford Heritage Centre (1.5 miles north-east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (2.8 miles east). Open spaces near Dunton Green include Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Trinity School (within half a mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Miners Arms (within half a mile south)
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A spot near your guests
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Dunton Green
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
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How we price a fish and chip van
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
If you want something everyone will enjoy, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cover Dunton Green and the whole of Kent
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Dunton Green?
People book a chip van because it is food and a bit of fun at once. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Dunton Green book the van for events such as:
- Evening wedding food
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Community events and fairs
- Birthday celebrations
Within reach of Dunton Green are historic houses such as Knole House (2.5 miles south-east) and Quebec House (4.4 miles south-west). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- How many hours the van serves
- The deposit and payment dates
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Dunton Green? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
- 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