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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Hoppers Corner events
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Hoppers Corner. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Community open days
- Horse and dog shows
- Summer fairs
A chip van near Hoppers Corner
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
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. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Hoppers Corner? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Fish and chip van for events in Hoppers Corner, cooked to order
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van. For sports tournaments and sports days, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas and more.
For a village fête or field event near Hoppers Corner, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Hoppers Corner
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Hoppers Corner from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you do festivals?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we will check.
Do you come to Hoppers Corner?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Hoppers Corner is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
What do you need on the pitch?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Hoppers Corner
Hoppers Corner is about 3 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Events in Hoppers Corner 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 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, East Farleigh station is about 0.9 miles away. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Barming Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Hoppers Corner, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in ME15, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event at a home on Lower Road and Charlton Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Hoppers Corner, we also cover Kettle Corner (1 mile north-east), Farleigh Green (1 mile south), Barming Heath (1 mile north), West Farleigh (1 mile south-west) and East Farleigh (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Kent Fire Brigade Museum (2.2 miles east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.4 miles north-east).
- Schools near Hoppers Corner include Oakwood Park Grammar School (1.9 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Tickled Trout pub (0.6 miles south-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
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What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Confirmation the van can trade there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Hoppers Corner
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Arrange bins and waste collection
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
The process
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. For an evening event in Hoppers Corner, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME15 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books fish and chip van for events in Hoppers Corner?
It needs little from volunteers.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Sports days
- Club open days
- Food for volunteers
- Horse and dog shows
If your event is in Quarry Wood, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How many hours the van serves
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van 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