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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Coldharbour, Kent
Fish and chip van for events in Coldharbour: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Food for volunteers
- Sports club events and race days
- Summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events in Coldharbour
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Coldharbour
When there is hot food, people stay longer. For feeding event crew and fish and chip supper nights, we can cook curry sauce, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Rural events near Coldharbour can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Coldharbour?
Burger vans are common at events. Fish and chips adds variety. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why Coldharbour hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your visitors already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Summer fêtes in Coldharbour have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the van can get in
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Questions from Coldharbour
Is Coldharbour too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Coldharbour?
Hildenborough station, about 1.6 miles south-west of the centre.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for visitors.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
That varies: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree it in writing.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Towns and villages near Coldharbour
Other occasions in Coldharbour
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A clear route onto the pitch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Coldharbour
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Community events around Coldharbour
Coldharbour is about 2 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. From the centre of Coldharbour to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Coldharbour to London (24 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Parish Church of St John? A chip van draws people in. If visitors are coming by train, Hildenborough station is about 1.6 miles away.
We cover events in every part of the TN11 postcode area. Close by, we cover events in Hildenborough (1 mile south-west), Hilden Park (1 mile south), Watt's Cross (1 mile west), Budds (1 mile north) and Stocks Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south), Gravesend (15 miles north) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Tonbridge Castle (2.2 miles south) and The Milne Museum (2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local schools include Hugh Christie Technology College (1.4 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Flying Dutchman Public House (1 mile south-west)
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Occasions we serve in Coldharbour
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Music and food festivals
A school like St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Before you book anyone
- Any minimum charge
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- 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