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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Capel, Kent
Fish and chip van for events in Capel: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Sports club events and race days
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Festivals
A chip van near Capel
Fish and chip van for events in Capel, cooked to order
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. Popular choices include mushy peas, chips and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for sports days and festivals.
At a fête or show near Capel, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
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:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Tell us about the pitch
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Towns and villages near Capel
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For event organisers in Capel
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Occasions we serve in Capel
We keep cooking in the rain.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Capel and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Club open days
- Sports days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Crew and volunteer catering
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Thomas à Becket? A chip van draws people in.
Before you book anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
What affects the price in Capel
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Community events around Capel
Capel is about 3 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Capel is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Capel is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 29 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Paddock Wood station is about 2 miles away. An event in Foal Hurst Wood means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council. Within about 8 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, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Redwood Park, Alders Road and Church Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Capel, we also cover Five Oak Green (1 mile north-east), Colt's Hill (1 mile east), Crockhurst Street (1 mile west), Tudeley (1 mile north-west) and Tudeley Hale (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south-west), Tonbridge (3 miles north-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Capel include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local schools include Mascalls School (2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Dovecote Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Where the van can park in Capel
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- A clear route onto the pitch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Visitors typically gather round the hatch once service starts. December events in Capel lose the light at about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book our van in Capel
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cover Capel and the whole of Kent
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Classic food your visitors already know
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Capel
What’s the nearest station to Capel?
Paddock Wood station, about 2 miles east of the centre.
How far is Capel from London?
About 29 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes. Give us numbers and a time.
- 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