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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Cowden events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Cowden.
- Club open days
- Country shows
- Feeding event crew
Fish and chip van for events in Cowden
Fish and chip van for events in Cowden, cooked to order
When there’s hot food, people stay longer. Typical bookings include village fêtes and summer fairs and school summer fairs, with curry sauce, chips and cod and chips.
Near Cowden, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Information about power and water
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Cowden
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Common questions in Cowden
How far is Cowden from London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What about visitors who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Cowden events: pitches and permissions
Cowden is about 5 miles east of East Grinstead, in Kent. We cover Cowden as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 24 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Cowden station, about 1 mile north-east. Within about 5 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in TN8, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include High Street, Church Street and Chantlers Mead; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For events just outside Cowden, we cover Stick Hill (2 miles north), Hammerwood (2 miles west), Marsh Green (3 miles north-west), Ashurst Wood (4 miles south-west) and Dormansland (4 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles east), Tonbridge (9 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (13 miles east), Southborough (7 miles east) and Edenbridge (4 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Queen Victoria Hospital (4 miles west) and Bolebroke Castle (1.8 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Crown Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Winter fairs in Cowden are dark by about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- You share 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
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Cowden? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Agree who removes waste
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Towns and villages near Cowden
Other occasions in Cowden
Why choose a fish and chip van in Cowden?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Cowden
- We cover Cowden and the whole of Kent
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen needed
- No surprises in your quote
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
- 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