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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Hazel Street events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Hazel Street and across Kent.
- Church fêtes
- Fundraisers
- Village fêtes
Planning an event in Hazel Street?
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Hazel Street
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. On the menu are sausage and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we are frequently booked for school summer fairs and community festivals.
At a fête or show near Hazel Street, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Events we cater in Hazel Street
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- School fairs and sports days
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Sports tournaments
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Horsmonden Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Hazel Street
Can you come to a school fair in Hazel Street?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Is Hazel Street too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What can visitors choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
We do. We’ll need a safe route onto the site away from children.
Towns and villages near Hazel Street
Also in Hazel Street
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Agree who removes waste
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Where the van can park in Hazel Street
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Details of any power or water on site
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Space for a queue away from paths
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Community events around Hazel Street
Hazel Street is about 7 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Hazel Street or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Hazel Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
A summer fête at Church of St Margaret is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Paddock Wood station, about 3.9 miles north. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Hazel Street, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of Kent takes in TN12, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Lamberhurst Road and Spelmonden Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to events in Horsmonden (1 mile north-east), Smallbridge (1 mile south-east), Capel Cross (1 mile east), Broad Ford (1 mile east) and Palmer's Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles west), Tonbridge (8 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Old Scotney Castle (2.7 miles south) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (5.1 miles west). Open spaces near Hazel Street include Bewl Water.
- Pubs nearby include The Gun And Spitroast Public House And Rear Courtyard (0.6 miles north-east)
What affects the price in Hazel Street
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Hazel Street? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. In Hazel Street, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:15pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- 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.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Make sure the van can get in
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Hazel Street?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Events in Hazel Street and across Kent
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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