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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Knatts Valley
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Knatts Valley and across Kent.
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Staff lunches and team days
Fish and chip van hire for Knatts Valley events
About our fish and chip van hire in Knatts Valley
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. For care home visits and garden parties and summer get-togethers, we can cook curry sauce, pie and chips and gravy and more.
In a rural place like Knatts Valley, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Where the van can park in Knatts Valley
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Knatts Valley
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Events we cater in Knatts Valley
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Weddings and evening receptions
After a service at Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- If the price includes VAT
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if plans change
Step by step
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Around midsummer it stays light in Knatts Valley until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and there’s nothing warming on a chilly day. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cover Knatts Valley and the whole of Kent
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Bringing the van to Knatts Valley
Knatts Valley is about 4 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. In and around Knatts Valley, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We cover 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Kemsing station, about 2.5 miles south, is the nearest station. For a fundraiser at a school like West Kingsdown CofE VC Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Knatts Valley. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Anywhere in TN15, we can fry fresh for your guests. From Knatts Lane and Knatts Valley Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve events in East Hill (1 mile north-west), Woodlands (1 mile south), Romney Street (1 mile west), West Kingsdown (1 mile north-east) and Cotman's Ash (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Hospital (3.9 miles south-west) and Kemsing Castle Bank (2 miles south-west).
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Common questions in Knatts Valley
What’s the nearest station to Knatts Valley?
Kemsing station, about 2.5 miles south of the centre.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Places near Knatts Valley
Other occasions in Knatts Valley
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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