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Fish and chip van for parties in Dunton Green, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Dunton Green? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Big birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Party fish and chip van in Dunton Green
Party fish and chip van in Dunton Green, fried fresh
The van can park on a drive, a hardstanding or a firm lawn, with the serving hatch towards the garden. We’re often asked to cater anniversary celebrations and big birthdays, with sausage and chips, curry sauce and pie and chips.
In a small place like Dunton Green, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. Everything is fried fresh at your party, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. For a late-May party in Dunton Green, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Dunton Green parties: what to know
Dunton Green is about 1 mile north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Parties in Dunton Green are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Dunton Green to London (18 miles away).
For guests coming by train, there is a station right in Dunton Green: Dunton Green station. If the day starts at St John's Church, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. Dunton Green is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Kent takes in TN13 and TN14, so your party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Station Road, Campion Square and London Road, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For parties just outside Dunton Green, we cover Riverhead (1 mile south), Chipstead (1 mile south-west), Bessels Green (1 mile south-west), Sevenoaks (1 mile south-east) and Chevening (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south-east), Northfleet (12 miles north-east) and Swanley (7 miles north).
A little further out are Otford Heritage Centre (1.5 miles north-east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (2.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Trinity School (within half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The Miners Arms (under half a mile south)
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Why choose party fish and chip van in Dunton Green?
It suits all ages, so it’s ideal for family parties.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Children’s parties
- Big birthdays
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Historic houses near Dunton Green include Knole House (2.5 miles south-east) and Quebec House (4.4 miles south-west). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Working with your venue
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Towns and villages near Dunton Green
Other occasions in Dunton Green
FAQs for Dunton Green
We are gathering after a service at St John's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come 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.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A venue plus caterer can be expensive. With a van, home becomes the venue. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Why Dunton Green hosts choose us
- Something for guests to gather round
- We cover Dunton Green and the whole of Kent
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Have a back-up for special diets
With children, food about an hour in works well, before the cake.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A short walk from the party
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- 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