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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Flishinghurst
Bring the chip shop to your event in Flishinghurst. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Sports tournaments
- Music and food festivals
- Crew and volunteer catering
Book the van in Flishinghurst
Flishinghurst events: pitches and permissions
Flishinghurst is about 11 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. People in Flishinghurst book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Flishinghurst is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Flishinghurst to Canterbury (27 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Marden station is about 4.6 miles away. If your event is in Crane Valley, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. Within about 2 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of Kent takes in TN17, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Flishinghurst, we also cover Colliers Green (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (1 mile east), Wilsley Pound (2 miles east), Horden (2 miles north) and Sissinghurst (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles east).
- Schools near Flishinghurst include High Weald Academy (1.1 miles south-east)
About our fish and chip van for events in Flishinghurst
Country shows and field events suit a van, as long as there’s a firm route onto the pitch. For charity fundraisers and community events and agricultural and country shows, we will put together a menu of chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
A fête near Flishinghurst might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Towns and villages near Flishinghurst
Other occasions in Flishinghurst
Flishinghurst: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Flishinghurst?
The closest is Marden station, roughly 4.6 miles away.
How far is Flishinghurst from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
How do you charge at fêtes?
It depends on the event: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What does the pitch need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we’ll check it works.
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.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- The number of meals
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Space for a queue away from paths
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
The process
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. At midsummer, events in Flishinghurst stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Perfect for your event in Flishinghurst
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Sports days
- Music and food festivals
- Sports tournaments
- Feeding event crew
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Colliers Green Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- How many hours the van serves
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deposit and payment dates
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Agree the terms in writing
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
- 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