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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Hadlow, Kent
Fish and chip van for events in Hadlow: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
- Community festivals
Book the van in Hadlow
About our fish and chip van for events in Hadlow
When there is hot food, people stay longer. Whether it is sports club events and race days and fundraisers, we can cook curry sauce, chips and haddock and chips.
Rural events near Hadlow can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Questions from Hadlow
How far is Hadlow from London?
About 26 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you come to a school fair in Hadlow?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
We do. We will need a safe route onto the site away from children.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we’ll explain the options.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What do you need on the pitch?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we will confirm.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you are 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.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Display allergens for each stall
When the event closes, we pack up.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Hadlow?
It’s a hot meal for helpers as well.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- School summer fairs
- Club open days
- Horse and dog shows
- Summer fairs
Running a fête for a church like St Mary's Church? A chip van draws people in.
Before booking anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if plans change
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each item
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
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.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
- Numbers
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
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Hadlow
Hadlow is about 3 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. In and around Hadlow, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your visitors. Hadlow is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 26 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Beltring station is about 3.3 miles away. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Hadlow Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Wherever your event is in TN11, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include The Square, High Street and Brookfields, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve events in Pittswood (1 mile west), Goose Green (1 mile north-east), Golden Green (1 mile south), Parker's Green (1 mile south-west) and Barnes Street (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north), Tonbridge (3 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Hadlow Tower museum (less than half a mile south-east) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Hadlow includes Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Hadlow College (under half a mile west) and Hadlow Rural Community School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Rose & Crown pub (within half a mile north-west)
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. At midsummer, events in Hadlow stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Where the van can park in Hadlow
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- Details of any power or water on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
- 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