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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Eridge Green, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your event in Eridge Green. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- School summer fairs
- Community open days
- Fish and chip supper nights
Book the van in Eridge Green
How our fish and chip van for events works in Eridge Green
Country shows and field events suit a van, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. Typical bookings include school fairs and sports days and village fêtes and summer fairs, serving chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Rural events near Eridge Green can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Places near Eridge Green
Other occasions in Eridge Green
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
A chip van compared with other options
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book our van in Eridge Green
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Questions from Eridge Green
What’s the nearest station to Eridge Green?
The closest is Eridge station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Can the van go 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.
Do you cover Eridge Green?
We do. We serve events in Eridge Green and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can the van come to our fair?
Yes, where the date suits. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Running an event in Eridge Green
Eridge Green is about 3 miles south-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Around Eridge Green, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Eridge Green to Brighton (about 24 miles away).
If your event is in Eridge Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. A summer fête at Holy Trinity Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Eridge Green, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in TN3, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your event is on Warren Farm Lane and Forge Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Eridge Green, we also cover Frant (2 miles east), The Platt (2 miles south-east), Mark Cross (3 miles south-east), Town Row (3 miles south) and Rotherfield (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (9 miles north-east) and Southborough (4 miles north).
A little further out are The Corn Exchange (2.4 miles north-east) and Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Eridge Green?
It is low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
In Eridge Green and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Sports tournaments
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Church fêtes
- School fairs and sports days
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Eridge station, about 1.2 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if plans change
- Any minimum charge
- When final numbers are due
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
- Service time
- The number of meals
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Send us the date, the address or TN3 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
The process
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Summer events in Eridge Green have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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