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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Farthing Green events
Bring the chip shop to your event in Farthing Green. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Village fêtes
- Sports days
Planning an event in Farthing Green?
About our fish and chip van for events in Farthing Green
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, which helps volunteer-run events. Whether it’s feeding event crew and fundraisers, we will put together a menu of chips, curry sauce and mushy peas and more.
At a field event near Farthing Green, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Access that avoids crowds
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Occasions we serve in Farthing Green
It’s a hot meal for helpers as well.
Whatever the occasion in Farthing Green, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Sports tournaments
- School fairs and sports days
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Community open days
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Staplehurst station, roughly 2.1 miles south-west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food is a draw when it’s cool. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Farthing Green
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Common questions in Farthing Green
What’s the nearest station to Farthing Green?
The closest is Staplehurst station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. For an evening event in Farthing Green, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Share the timings for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
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 send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Community events around Farthing Green
Farthing Green is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in TN12, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Farthing Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Farthing Green, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in TN12 start with a parking spot for the van. For events just outside Farthing Green, we cover Devil's Den (1 mile north-west), Hawkenbury (1 mile south-west), Rabbit's Cross (2 miles west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles west) and Staplehurst (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Brattle Farm Museum (3.4 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (1.6 miles north).
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the event is
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Farthing Green
More for events in Farthing Green
For planners, venues and organisers
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 repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Agree when volunteers will eat
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
- 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