Kent · England
Fish and chip van hire in Sundridge, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van across Sundridge and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Festive get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Planning an event in Sundridge?
How the day works
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Light matters for evening service: around Sundridge, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN14 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
About our fish and chip van hire in Sundridge
The menu is short and classic: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. We serve cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for community events and fairs and gatherings after a funeral.
Somewhere as small as Sundridge, a field, yard or drive is frequently the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which suits guests who do not eat pork. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No surprises in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
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’s crisp.
Perfect for your event in Sundridge
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Sundridge and Kent:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
For a fundraiser at a school like Combe Bank School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Sundridge questions
Could you trade in Montreal Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Sundridge?
Dunton Green station, about 2.4 miles north-east of the centre.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It depends on numbers and timings. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
Cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm the menu.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Planning a chip van in Sundridge
Sundridge is about 3 miles west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Sundridge or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Sundridge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 18 miles away.
Within reach of Sundridge are historic houses such as Quebec House (2.3 miles west) and Chartwell (3 miles south-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Dunton Green station, roughly 2.4 miles north-east of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Sundridge. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We cover events in every part of TN14 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Church Road, Chapmans Road and Main Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to events in Brasted (1 mile west), Chipstead (1 mile north-east), Bessels Green (1 mile east), Brasted Chart (1 mile south-west) and Chevening (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (9 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Sevenoaks Museum (3 miles east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (3 miles east). The countryside around Sundridge includes Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Sundridge include Trinity School (2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Hart pub (0.6 miles west)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- A short menu helps everyone
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Tell us how many children are coming
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van for everyone.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Also near Sundridge
More for events in Sundridge
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A short walk from the party
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- 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