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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Colt's Hill, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Colt's Hill and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Community festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Planning an event in Colt's Hill?
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Colt's Hill
When there’s hot food, people stay longer, which is good for every other stall. On the menu are sausage and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce, and we are often booked for music and food festivals and fundraisers.
At a field event near Colt's Hill, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Colt's Hill?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Colt's Hill. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Colt's Hill
- A clear quote before you book
- All the chip-shop extras
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Tell us about the pitch
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Give us an idea of numbers
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.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Event catering near Colt's Hill
Colt's Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van for your event to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Colt's Hill and the surrounding area. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 30 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Paddock Wood station, about 1.5 miles north-east. Church fêtes, at churches such as Five Oak Green Church, are a natural home for a chip van. Within about 8 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 TN12 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Colts Hill and Maidstone Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Colt's Hill we cover include Capel (1 mile west), Five Oak Green (1 mile north), Paddock Wood (1 mile east), Matfield (1 mile south-east) and Whetsted (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-west), Tonbridge (4 miles north-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tonbridge Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and The Hop Farm Museum (2.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Colt's Hill include Mascalls School (1.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Dovecote Inn (0.5 miles west)
What affects the price in Colt's Hill
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Colt's Hill, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Summer fêtes in Colt's Hill have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:15pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Perfect for your event in Colt's Hill
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Colt's Hill book the van for occasions like:
- Music and food festivals
- Country shows
- Food for volunteers
- Club open days
An event in Foal Hurst Wood means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each item
Towns and villages near Colt's Hill
Also in Colt's Hill
Colt's Hill: your questions answered
Is Colt's Hill close to London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London.
Could you trade in Foal Hurst Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Do you cover Colt's Hill?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Colt's Hill. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we’ll check.
Do you do crew food?
We can. Give us numbers and a time.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Where the van can park in Colt's Hill
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- What’s available on the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- 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