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Fish and chip van hire in Sevenoaks, Kent
Fish and chip van hire in Sevenoaks: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Company team days
Planning an event in Sevenoaks?
Fish and chip van hire in Sevenoaks, fried fresh
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. We serve pie and chips, gravy and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for birthday celebrations and staff thank-you lunches.
A town like Sevenoaks gives you plenty of options: a drive, a club, a hall or a hired venue. We will agree the parking spot beforehand. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Light matters for evening service: in Sevenoaks, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure the van can get in
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Sevenoaks
We’re gathering after a service at St John the Baptist: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
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 follow the site rules.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We arrive with the van, fry everything to order, and serve when you are ready to eat.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Sevenoaks.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Places near Sevenoaks
What else we do in Sevenoaks
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Where the van can park in Sevenoaks
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- A spot near your guests
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so the batter is still crisp. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why Sevenoaks hosts choose us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cover Sevenoaks and the whole of Kent
- Classic food your guests already know
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Bringing the van to Sevenoaks
Sevenoaks is about 19 miles south-east of London, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Sevenoaks or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
Churches such as St John the Baptist rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does. If guests are travelling by rail, Sevenoaks has its own station, Sevenoaks station. Sevenoaks is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
For events in TN13, TN14, TN15 and TN8, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your event is on London Road, High Street and Church Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Sevenoaks include the A21 and A25, which makes travel to your event easy. We also bring the van to events in Riverhead (1 mile west), Kippington (1 mile south), Dunton Green (1 mile north-west), Bessels Green (1 mile west) and Chipstead (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east). Sevenoaks is among the bigger towns we cover in Kent, with lots of choice for events.
Nearby you’ll also find Sevenoaks Hospital (0.6 miles north-east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (2.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Sevenoaks include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Knole Academy (under half a mile north) and New Beacon School (1.4 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Rifleman pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Occasions we serve in Sevenoaks
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
Whatever the occasion in Sevenoaks, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Milestone birthday parties
Thinking of using Montreal Park? Parks normally need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether there is a minimum
- 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