Kent · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Horsmonden events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Horsmonden and across Kent.
- Fundraisers
- Festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
A chip van near Horsmonden
Perfect for your event in Horsmonden
Rain does not stop the fryers.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Feeding event crew
- Church fêtes
- Club open days
- Festivals
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Paddock Wood station, about 3.4 miles north-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if plans change
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Horsmonden
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. For school fairs and sports days and horse and dog shows, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips for your guests.
At a fête or show near Horsmonden, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
What affects the price in Horsmonden
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
There is 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.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Step by step
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your event. Evening events in Horsmonden have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN12 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.
Related guides
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Horsmonden
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Nearby places to Horsmonden
What else we do in Horsmonden
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Horsmonden hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before booking
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Horsmonden
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you come to a school fair in Horsmonden?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
How big a pitch do you need?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll check it works.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What can visitors choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Running an event in Horsmonden
Horsmonden is about 7 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cover Horsmonden as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Horsmonden to Canterbury (about 30 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Horsmonden Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Horsmonden, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
For events in TN12, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Local streets include Morley Drive, Woodgate Mews and Back Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Hazel Street (1 mile south-west), Capel Cross (1 mile south-east), Broad Ford (1 mile south-east), Palmer's Green (1 mile north-west) and Castle Hill (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles west), Tonbridge (8 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tunbridge Wells Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.5 miles south).
- Nearby, you will find The Highwayman pub (less than half a mile west)
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
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 you get to enjoy the day.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
- 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