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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Kippington events
We bring a fish and chip van to Kippington and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Festive get-togethers
- Summer garden parties
Fish and chip van hire for Kippington events
Kippington: your questions answered
Can the van go 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.
Which station is closest to Kippington?
Sevenoaks station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van comes to you, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. You can add your own desserts if you like.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Fish and chip van hire in Kippington, cooked to order
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field. Popular choices include gravy, curry sauce and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for birthday celebrations and staff thank-you lunches.
For a place the size of Kippington, your own drive is often the best spot: no hire fees, and fish and chips for everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Bringing the van to Kippington
Kippington is about 1 mile south of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Kippington will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Kippington is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 20 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, Sevenoaks station, about 0.5 miles north, is the nearest station. Within reach of Kippington are historic houses such as Knole House (1.2 miles east) and Ightham Mote (4 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. Kippington is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We serve events across TN13, TN14 and TN15 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Glebe Lane, Beech Road and Grange Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Kippington we cover include Sevenoaks (1 mile north), Bessels Green (1 mile north-west), Riverhead (1 mile north), Dunton Green (2 miles north) and Chipstead (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Kemsing Castle Bank (3.3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Museum (0.7 miles east). Within reach you will find Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Kippington include New Beacon School (0.5 miles south) and Knole Academy (1.2 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Black Boy Public House (0.6 miles east)
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Confirm allergies by email
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Let everyone know when the food is ready, so they don’t miss out.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
- How easy the site is to reach
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Kippington
Other occasions in Kippington
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Kippington
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Occasions we serve in Kippington
A van is food and an occasion in one. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Community events and fairs
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Festive get-togethers
- Visits to care homes and day centres
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Any travel, parking or access charges
A chip van compared with other options
For food that suits almost everyone, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat for your event in Kippington. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why book our van in Kippington
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
How the day works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Late September evenings in Kippington lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it is nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Kippington? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
- 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