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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Chiddingstone Causeway
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Chiddingstone Causeway.
- Community festivals
- School fairs and sports days
- Church fêtes
Planning an event in Chiddingstone Causeway?
Fish and chip van for events in Chiddingstone Causeway, fried fresh
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers. We are frequently asked to cater church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and community festivals, with curry sauce, cod and chips and chips.
Near Chiddingstone Causeway, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Occasions we serve in Chiddingstone Causeway
It is low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Chiddingstone Causeway and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Sports tournaments
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Horse and dog shows
- Sports days
Events in parks such as Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if plans change
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Information about power and water
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Display allergens for each stall
- Agree who removes waste
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Chiddingstone Causeway
Is Chiddingstone Causeway close to London?
About 24 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Chiddingstone Causeway too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Do you come to Chiddingstone Causeway?
We do. We serve events in Chiddingstone Causeway and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Chiddingstone Causeway
More for events in Chiddingstone Causeway
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Bookings across Kent, including Chiddingstone Causeway
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. Winter fairs in Chiddingstone Causeway are dark by about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there is light until about 8:50pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Chiddingstone Causeway, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Fairs, fêtes and events in Chiddingstone Causeway
Chiddingstone Causeway is about 5 miles west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Events in Chiddingstone Causeway are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 24 miles away.
A summer fête at Church of St Luke is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. For anyone arriving by train, Chiddingstone Causeway has its own station, Penshurst station.
Events anywhere in TN11 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We can serve an event on streets such as Dukes Meadow, Camp Hill and Red Leaf Close or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For events just outside Chiddingstone Causeway, we cover Penshurst (2 miles south), How Green (3 miles west), Chiddingstone Hoath (3 miles south-west), Hever (3 miles west) and Newtown (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (6 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-east), Tonbridge (5 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.5 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Barden Lake.
- Local pubs include The Little Brown Jug pub (within half a mile south-east)
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues often 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’ll confirm what we can provide.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
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 is hot, crisp and generous.
- 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