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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Bidborough
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Bidborough and across Kent.
- Club open days
- Community open days
- Church fêtes
Planning an event in Bidborough?
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bidborough? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
About our fish and chip van for events in Bidborough
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer, which is good for every other stall. Typical bookings include community open days and horse and dog shows, serving curry sauce, chips and cod and chips.
Near Bidborough, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the parking spot
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- No surprises in your quote
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
FAQs for Bidborough
Which station is closest to Bidborough?
Leigh (Kent) station, about 2.1 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Bidborough too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes. We’ll need a safe route onto the site away from children.
What does the pitch need?
Send us the pitch details, and we will check it works.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Share pitch details
- Agree the terms in writing
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
Put bins near the queue.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Community events around Bidborough
Bidborough is about 3 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Bidborough, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We serve 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 27 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Southborough CofE Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. A summer fête at Parish Church of St Lawrence is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
For events in TN3 and TN4, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Your event could be at a house on High Street, Rectory Drive and Glebelands, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to events in Stockland Green (1 mile south), Printstile (1 mile west), Southborough (1 mile south-east), Speldhurst (1 mile south-west) and Lower Haysden (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles south-east), Tonbridge (3 miles north-east), Kings Hill (10 miles north-east) and Foley Park (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (1.7 miles north-east) and Tonbridge Castle (2.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Bidborough include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Nearby schools include St Gregory's Catholic School (1.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Beehive Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
Step by step
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. December events in Bidborough lose the light at about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there’s light until about 8:50pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Perfect for your event in Bidborough
It’s low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Music and food festivals
- Summer fairs
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Charity fundraisers and community events
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Leigh (Kent) station, about 2.1 miles north-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When payment is due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Places near Bidborough
What else we do in Bidborough
- 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