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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Colliers Green, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Colliers Green.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Village fêtes
- Sports tournaments
Fresh fish and chips in Colliers Green
Fish and chip van for events in Colliers Green, fried fresh
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll tell you quickly whether we can come. We are often asked to cater festivals and sports days, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Colliers Green, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Events we cater in Colliers Green
It suits almost every visitor.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Colliers Green and Kent:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Sports tournaments
- Community festivals
- School summer fairs
School fairs, for a school like Colliers Green Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Any minimum charge
- The deposit and payment dates
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Winter fairs in Colliers Green are dark by about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there’s light until about 8:50pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Make sure the van can get in
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- What’s available on the pitch
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
A chip van compared with other options
Burger vans are common at events. Fish and chips adds variety. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book our van in Colliers Green
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Bookings across Kent, including Colliers Green
- A clear quote before you book
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Agree the terms in writing
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch, at the agreed time.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Community events around Colliers Green
Colliers Green is about 7 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. For an event in Colliers Green, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Colliers Green is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Colliers Green to Canterbury (about 27 miles away).
If your event is in The Gill, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Marden station, roughly 3.9 miles north of the centre. Within about 2 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in TN17 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. If your venue is just outside Colliers Green, we also cover Flishinghurst (1 mile south), Horden (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (2 miles south-east), Wilsley Pound (2 miles south-east) and Cranbrook Common (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north-west) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sissinghurst Castle (3 miles east) and Benenden Hospital (5.1 miles south-east).
- Schools near Colliers Green include High Weald Academy (1.6 miles south-east)
Nearby places to Colliers Green
Other occasions in Colliers Green
For event organisers in Colliers Green
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
FAQs for Colliers Green
Is Colliers Green 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.
Do you trade at school fairs around Colliers Green?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you do festivals?
Frequently, yes. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your visitors, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How do you charge at fêtes?
We will talk it through when you send the details, and we’ll agree terms.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Colliers Green?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
- 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