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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Capel Cross events
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Capel Cross? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Sports club events and race days
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- School summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events for Capel Cross events
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Capel Cross?
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
These are some of the bookings we take around Capel Cross:
- Music and food festivals
- Village fêtes
- Crew and volunteer catering
- School fairs and sports days
If visitors are coming by train, Marden station is about 3.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if plans change
- How much space the van takes up
- The deposit and payment dates
How our fish and chip van for events works in Capel Cross
A van suits shows and field events, as long as there is a firm route onto the pitch. Whether it is sports tournaments and school fairs and sports days, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
At a fête or show near Capel Cross, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Capel Cross questions
Do you trade at school fairs around Capel Cross?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What do you need on the pitch?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll check it works.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Capel Cross?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why Capel Cross hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Have other stalls for special diets
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. For an evening event in Capel Cross, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Community events around Capel Cross
Capel Cross is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Around Capel Cross, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Capel Cross to Canterbury (about 29 miles away).
Events in parks such as The Gill need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. PTAs at schools such as Horsmonden Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. Within about 5 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the TN12 postcode area. From Grovehurst Lane and Goudhurst Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Broad Ford (1 mile south), Horsmonden (1 mile north-west), Brandfold (1 mile south-east), Smallbridge (1 mile south) and Hazel Street (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (8 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Old Scotney Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.4 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include The Gun And Spitroast Public House And Rear Courtyard (0.8 miles west)
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Access that avoids crowds
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Capel Cross
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Capel Cross, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Nearby places to Capel Cross
Other occasions in Capel Cross
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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