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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Ashurst, Kent
Fish and chip van for events in Ashurst: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Music and food festivals
- Church fêtes
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Fish and chip van for events for Ashurst events
How our fish and chip van for events works in Ashurst
Country shows and field events suit a van, as long as there is a firm route onto the pitch. We are frequently asked to cater sports tournaments and village fêtes and summer fairs, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
At a field event near Ashurst, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Ashurst: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Ashurst?
Ashurst Kent station, in Ashurst itself.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What do you need on the pitch?
Send us the pitch details, and we will check it works.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Ashurst
Other occasions in Ashurst
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Ashurst?
It’s low-maintenance for organisers.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- School fairs and sports days
- Fundraisers
- Community festivals
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Martin of Tours? A chip van draws people in.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if plans change
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether there’s a minimum
- If the price includes VAT
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Summer fêtes in Ashurst have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Burger vans are common at events. Fish and chips adds variety. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Ashurst hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Hot food handed straight over
- A clear quote before you book
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Working with your venue
Hosting 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.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
We set up before visitors arrive.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Where the van can park in Ashurst
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- A clear route onto the pitch
- What’s available on the pitch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Community events around Ashurst
Ashurst is about 5 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Ashurst, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Ashurst is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Ashurst to Brighton (about 24 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, there is a station right in Ashurst: Ashurst Kent station. Within about 6 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
For events in TN3, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Your event could be at a house on Ashurst Road, Clayton's Lane and Ashurst Hill, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Ashurst, we also cover Stone Cross (1 mile east), Teasley Mead (1 mile north-west), Fordcombe (1 mile north-east), Walter's Green (1 mile north) and Groombridge (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles east) and Southborough (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (4.4 miles east) and Bolebroke Castle (2.4 miles west). The countryside around Ashurst includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- 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