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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Hilden Park, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Hilden Park and the surrounding area.
- Village fêtes
- Country shows
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
Book the van in Hilden Park
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your event. December events in Hilden Park lose the light at about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there’s light until about 8:50pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Hilden Park
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers, or both. Whether it is feeding event crew and country shows, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
A fête near Hilden Park might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Hilden Park and the whole of Kent
Common questions in Hilden Park
What’s the nearest station to Hilden Park?
Hildenborough station, about 1.2 miles west of the centre.
Do you trade at school fairs around Hilden Park?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What are the terms for events?
Tell us how your event typically works with traders, and we will find something that works.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What do you need on the pitch?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Tell us about the pitch
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
Put bins near the queue.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Hilden Park events: pitches and permissions
Hilden Park is about 1 mile north-west of Tonbridge, in Kent. People in Hilden Park book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Hilden Park is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Hilden Park to London (25 miles away).
If your event is in Haysden Country Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Hildenborough station, about 1.2 miles west.
We serve events across the TN11 and TN10 postcode area. From London Road, Elm Grove and Bramble Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Hildenborough (1 mile north-west), Stocks Green (1 mile west), Coldharbour (1 mile north), Watt's Cross (2 miles north-west) and Budds (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles east), Sevenoaks (6 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (8 miles north-east) and Foley Park (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Milne Museum (1.1 miles south-east) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.3 miles south). Within reach you will find Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Hilden Grange School (0.8 miles south-east) and Hugh Christie Technology College (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Flying Dutchman Public House (under half a mile north-west)
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Places near Hilden Park
Other occasions in Hilden Park
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hilden Park? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Information about power and water
- A queue area clear of rides and games
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Hilden Park
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
Occasions we serve in Hilden Park
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Village fêtes
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Music and food festivals
- Sports club events and race days
School fairs, for a school like Stocks Green Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each item
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
- 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