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Party Fish and Chip Van for Greatness events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Party fish and chip van in Greatness.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Get-togethers with old friends
Planning an event in Greatness?
About our party fish and chip van in Greatness
For children, there’s sausage and chips, so nobody needs a separate meal. Whether it’s neighbourhood get-togethers and family parties with children, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and gravy.
Around Greatness, a garden and a drive is all you need. A chip van fits right in. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Step by step
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests generally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Midsummer parties in Greatness stay bright until about 9:20pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:05pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you’re eating late.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Greatness
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Greatness? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Greatness questions
Can the van park in Montreal Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
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.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Is there a kids’ option?
Most children go for sausage and chips. Tell us how many children to expect.
A chip van compared with other options
Hiring a hall and a caterer adds up. A van on the drive keeps it simple. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your party.
Why book our van in Greatness
- A clear quote before booking
- Bookings across Kent, including Greatness
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Nearby places to Greatness
Also in Greatness
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the space and the way in
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Greatness? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Party venues around Greatness
Greatness is about 1 mile north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Parties in Greatness are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Greatness is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Greatness to London (19 miles away).
Guests arriving by train should know that there is a station right in Greatness: Bat & Ball station. Within reach of Greatness are historic houses such as Knole House (1.7 miles south) and Ightham Mote (3.7 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. Greatness is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in TN13, TN14 and TN15, we can fry fresh for your guests. We can serve a party on streets such as Seal Road, Mill Lane and Sandy Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Greatness we cover include Seal (1 mile east), Godden Green (2 miles south-east), Styants Bottom (3 miles east), Bitchet Green (3 miles south-east) and Stone Street (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Museum (1.3 miles south) and Kemsing Castle Bank (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Greatness include Knole Academy (0.7 miles west) and Wildernesse School (0.9 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Old Bat and Ball pub (less than half a mile south-west)
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Show us where the van would go
- Mention the van to neighbours
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
Occasions we serve in Greatness
It feels like a treat, and people talk about it afterwards.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Retirement parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Naming days and christenings
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
If you had Montreal Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Allergen information for each item
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
- 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