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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Cross-at-Hand
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Cross-at-Hand? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Club open days
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports days
Fish and chip van for events for Cross-at-Hand events
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Cross-at-Hand
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we’ll tell you quickly whether we can come. We serve cod and chips, haddock and chips and chips, and typical bookings are for horse and dog shows and community festivals.
For a village fête or field event near Cross-at-Hand, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Perfect for your event in Cross-at-Hand
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Sports club events and race days
- Sports days
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Community open days
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Staplehurst station, about 1.2 miles south.
Before you book anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any minimum charge
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Cross-at-Hand?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Events in Cross-at-Hand and across Kent
See our prices page and the cost guide.
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the parking spot
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Cross-at-Hand? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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What else we do in Cross-at-Hand
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Summer fêtes in Cross-at-Hand 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.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Cross-at-Hand
How far is Cross-at-Hand from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Cross-at-Hand?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do you come to Cross-at-Hand?
We do. Cross-at-Hand is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we’ll explain the options before booking.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
When the event closes, we pack up.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
Cross-at-Hand events: pitches and permissions
Cross-at-Hand is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Events in Cross-at-Hand are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve 922 places in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Cross-at-Hand to Canterbury (24 miles away).
Within about 7 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the TN12 postcode area. From Staplehurst Road and Woodford Park or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For events just outside Cross-at-Hand, we cover Rabbit's Cross (1 mile north), Devil's Den (1 mile east), Wanshurst Green (1 mile south-west), St Ann's Green (1 mile west) and Underling Green (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Sutton Valence Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and South East Romany Museum (1.8 miles south-west).
- 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