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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Frittenden
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Frittenden.
- School fairs and sports days
- Community festivals
- Village fêtes
Planning an event in Frittenden?
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Frittenden
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. Whether it’s fish and chip supper nights and village fêtes, we can cook sausage and chips, chips and mushy peas for your guests.
At a field event near Frittenden, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Why book with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cover Frittenden and the whole of Kent
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Agree the terms in writing
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Share pitch details
Plan where the queue forms.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Common questions in Frittenden
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Frittenden?
Headcorn station, about 2.5 miles north-east of the centre.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
What do you need on the pitch?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- A queue area clear of rides and games
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
What affects the price in Frittenden
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
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. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Places near Frittenden
What else we do in Frittenden
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Frittenden?
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
Whatever the occasion in Frittenden, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Fundraisers
- Summer fairs
- Church fêtes
- Country shows
PTAs at schools such as Frittenden Church of England Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any minimum charge
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The van’s size and access needs
Running an event in Frittenden
Frittenden is about 9 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Frittenden or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Frittenden to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
A summer fête at Church of St Mary is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. If visitors are coming by train, Headcorn station is about 2.5 miles away. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Frittenden, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We serve events across TN17 and the streets around it. Local streets include The Street, Inglis Close and Parish Avenue; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Sinkhurst Green (1 mile north), Knox Bridge (1 mile west), Cranbrook Common (2 miles south-west), Sissinghurst (2 miles south-west) and Staplehurst (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (9 miles north), Ashford (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Kings Hill (12 miles north-west).
A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles south) and Benenden Hospital (3.8 miles south).
- Local pubs include Bell And Jorrocks Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. In Frittenden, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:15pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Make sure the van can get in
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Related guides
- 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