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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Crockham Hill
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Crockham Hill and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Horse and dog shows
- Festivals
- Sports tournaments
Book the van in Crockham Hill
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Fish and chip van for events in Crockham Hill, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it’s hot and crisp. Whether it is festivals and fish and chip supper nights, we can cook curry sauce, chips and cod and chips.
Rural events near Crockham Hill can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Events we cater in Crockham Hill
It’s a hot meal for helpers as well.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Club open days
- Horse and dog shows
- Fundraisers
- Summer fairs
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Edenbridge station, about 1.9 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How allergens are handled
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
Where the van can park in Crockham Hill
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Space for a queue away from paths
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What happens on the day
The first sign we’ve arrived is typically the smell, about the time the first visitors wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. December events in Crockham Hill lose the light at about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there’s light until about 8:50pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Crockham Hill: your questions answered
Is Crockham Hill close to London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Crockham Hill?
The closest is Edenbridge station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Crockham Hill.
Can you cater for helpers?
We can. Give us numbers and a time.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Running an event in Crockham Hill
Crockham Hill is about 6 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Bookings in Crockham Hill come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Crockham Hill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Crockham Hill to London (19 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as Holy Trinity Church, are a natural home for a chip van.
For events in TN8, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your event is on Deanery Road, Main Road and Spout Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Crockham Hill we cover include Goodley Stock (1 mile north), Pootings (1 mile south-east), Puddledock (1 mile east), The Chart (1 mile north-west) and Troy Town (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Sevenoaks (6 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-east), Tonbridge (10 miles east), Swanley (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles east) and Paddock Wood (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Hever Castle (4 miles south-east) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Tell us about the pitch
Put bins near the queue.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
What affects the price in Crockham Hill
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can 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. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
- 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