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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Little Conghurst events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van for events in Little Conghurst.
- Club open days
- Summer fairs
- Sports days
Planning an event in Little Conghurst?
Fish and chip van for events in Little Conghurst, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it’s hot and crisp. Typical bookings include school fairs and sports days and church fêtes, with cod and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
For a village fête or field event near Little Conghurst, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Little Conghurst events: pitches and permissions
Little Conghurst is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. Anywhere in TN18, we can bring the van to you. Little Conghurst is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Etchingham station, roughly 4.1 miles south-west of the centre. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Little Conghurst, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in TN18, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For events just outside Little Conghurst, we cover Four Throws (1 mile north-east), Pipsden (1 mile north), The Moor (1 mile west), Hawkhurst (1 mile north-west) and Sandhurst Cross (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (8 miles east), Southborough (14 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north) and Staplehurst (9 miles north).
A little further out are Benenden Hospital (5.3 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Marlborough House School (1.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Oak And Ivy Public House (0.6 miles north)
Places near Little Conghurst
What else we do in Little Conghurst
Perfect for your event in Little Conghurst
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports days
- Summer fairs
- Sports club events and race days
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of All Saints, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- A clear list of what’s included
- How allergens are handled
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Little Conghurst
Can you come to a school fair in Little Conghurst?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Can the van park in Collingwood Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Little Conghurst.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Send us the date and the spot.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What do you need on the pitch?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we’ll confirm.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
The process
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Visitors usually gather round the hatch once service starts. For an evening event in Little Conghurst, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Set a time for helpers’ food
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
A chip van compared with other options
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 Little Conghurst hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish 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