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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Goudhurst, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Goudhurst and across Kent.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Music and food festivals
- Crew and volunteer catering
Fresh fish and chips in Goudhurst
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Goudhurst
Everything is cooked as people come up, so nothing sits waiting. We serve haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater church fêtes and sports tournaments.
At a field event near Goudhurst, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Space for a queue away from paths
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Summer fêtes in Goudhurst 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.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us about the pitch
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Plan bins near food stalls
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Goudhurst: your questions answered
Could you trade in The Gill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
What are the terms for events?
Tell us how your event generally works with traders, and we will find something that works.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Goudhurst?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event, with cakes and teas alongside. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen needed
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
What affects the price in Goudhurst
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- Numbers
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the parking spot
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Goudhurst
Organisers book a chip van because it is one of the most popular stalls.
These are some of the bookings we take around Goudhurst:
- Horse and dog shows
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Feeding event crew
- Sports days
For visitors coming by rail, Marden station is about 4.5 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- The cancellation terms
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
Running an event in Goudhurst
Goudhurst is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Events in Goudhurst are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Goudhurst to Canterbury (29 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Mary's Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. School fairs, for a school like Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Within about 4 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
For events in TN17, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Your event could be at a house on High Street, Church Road and Back Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Smallbridge (1 mile north-west), Brandfold (1 mile north), Broad Ford (1 mile north-west), Capel Cross (2 miles north) and Glassenbury (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (5 miles north-west).
A little further out are Finchcocks Musical Museum (1.6 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Star And Eagle Hotel (under half a mile north-east)
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What else we do in Goudhurst
- 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