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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Hartley, Kent
Fish and chip van for events in Hartley: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Church fêtes
- School fairs and sports days
- Sports club events and race days
Fish and chip van for events for Hartley events
Fish and chip van for events in Hartley, fried fresh
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, once the school agrees where the van goes. Whether it is church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and food for volunteers, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and curry sauce and more.
For a village fête or field event near Hartley, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Give us an idea of numbers
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Towns and villages near Hartley
Also in Hartley
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A quote that spells everything out
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Hartley questions
Can the van go 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.
Can you come to a school fair in Hartley?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
How do you charge at fêtes?
We’ll talk it through when you send the details, and we will find something that works.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. In Hartley, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:15pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:00pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- 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
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Hartley? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Who books fish and chip van for events in Hartley?
Organisers book a chip van because it is one of the most popular stalls.
In Hartley and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Horse and dog shows
- Village fêtes
- Sports tournaments
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Events in parks such as Crane Valley need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deadline for final numbers
- How allergens are handled
- How much space the van takes up
- A clear list of what’s included
Event catering near Hartley
Hartley is about 8 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. We cover Hartley as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Hartley to Canterbury (28 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as High Weald Academy, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 2 miles of Hartley, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We cover events in every part of the TN17 postcode area. Your event could be at a house on Hartley Road, Campion Crescent and Hartley Court Gardens or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Swattenden (1 mile east), Cranbrook (1 mile north-east), Baker's Cross (2 miles north-east), Gill's Green (2 miles south) and Beal's Green (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north) and Paddock Wood (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Benenden Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.8 miles north-east).
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Where the van can park in Hartley
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- 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