Kent · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Pootings events
Bring the chip shop to your event in Pootings. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Big birthdays
- Community events and fairs
- Summer garden parties
A chip van near Pootings
About our fish and chip van hire in Pootings
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. Typical bookings include garden get-togethers and company team days, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and gravy.
Somewhere as small as Pootings, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and firm ground matters more than anything. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Where the van can park in Pootings
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Other occasions in Pootings
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Pootings
Can you serve after a service at Congregational Church?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Pootings from London?
Roughly 20 miles from the centre of London.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can you feed a lot of people?
It depends on numbers and timings. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
A chip van compared with other options
For food that suits almost everyone, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
What affects the price in Pootings
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Numbers
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Count children separately
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
Once everyone is fed, we pack up.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Pootings: venues, parking and local tips
Pootings is about 6 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Pootings, and we will plan access and set-up. Pootings is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Pootings to London (about 20 miles away).
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Congregational Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. PTAs at schools such as Four Elms Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
We cover events in every part of TN8 and the streets around it. Other places close to Pootings we cover include Four Elms (1 mile south-east), Crockham Hill (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (1 mile north-east), Mowshurst (1 mile south) and Marlpit Hill (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (6 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (9 miles east), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Tandridge Priory (3.1 miles north-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Pootings include Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
How the day works
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Evenings in Pootings stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the van can get in
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
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- 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