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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Cranbrook Common events
Fish and chip van for events in Cranbrook Common: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Club open days
Fish and chip van for events for Cranbrook Common events
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Cranbrook Common
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, once the school agrees where the van goes. Typical bookings include sports tournaments and fundraisers, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
Near Cranbrook Common, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Information about power and water
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Cranbrook Common questions
How far is Cranbrook Common from London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you come to a school fair in Cranbrook Common?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Cranbrook Common.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What can visitors choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Cranbrook Common?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a chip van is hard to beat. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No surprises in your quote
- Hot food handed straight over
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Event catering near Cranbrook Common
Cranbrook Common is about 10 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Across the TN17 area, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Cranbrook Common is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Cranbrook Common to Canterbury (about 25 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, Staplehurst station, about 3.5 miles north, is the nearest station. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 3 miles of Cranbrook Common, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We take the van to events all over the TN17 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Cranbrook Common, we also cover Sissinghurst (1 mile south), Wilsley Pound (1 mile south-west), Knox Bridge (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (2 miles south-west) and Frittenden (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north-west) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Sissinghurst Castle (1 mile east) and Sissinghurst Castle (1 mile east).
- Local pubs include The Bull Public House (0.9 miles south)
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
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.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. At midsummer, events in Cranbrook Common stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Cranbrook Common? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Cranbrook Common
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
- Numbers
- The day of the week
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
Send us the date, the address or TN17 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, 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
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
- 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