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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Maltman's Hill
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Maltman's Hill.
- Music and food festivals
- Sports tournaments
- Village fêtes
Fresh fish and chips in Maltman's Hill
Maltman's Hill events: pitches and permissions
Maltman's Hill is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Around Maltman's Hill, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. Maltman's Hill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Maltman's Hill to Canterbury (about 18 miles away).
Events anywhere in TN27 start with a parking spot for the van. For events just outside Maltman's Hill, we cover Wissenden (1 mile south), Chambers' Green (1 mile east), Pluckley Thorne (2 miles north-east), Fir Toll (2 miles north-east) and Newland Green (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Davington (13 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Romden Castle (0.7 miles south-west).
How our fish and chip van for events works in Maltman's Hill
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll tell you quickly whether we can come. We’re frequently asked to cater charity fundraisers and community events and festivals, serving cod and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
Rural events near Maltman's Hill can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Maltman's Hill?
It is low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Maltman's Hill book the van for events such as:
- Horse and dog shows
- Village fêtes
- Fundraisers
- Feeding event crew
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Pluckley station, about 1.2 miles east.
Before you book anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your event. Summer fêtes in Maltman's Hill have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:00pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
For event organisers in Maltman's Hill
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
FAQs for Maltman's Hill
What’s the nearest station to Maltman's Hill?
The closest is Pluckley station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Is Maltman's Hill close to London?
About 42 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can the van come to our fair?
Often, yes. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
Do you cover Maltman's Hill?
We do. Maltman's Hill is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes. We will need a safe route onto the site away from children.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your visitors, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Settle the pitch terms early
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- What’s available on the pitch
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Maltman's Hill
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Also near Maltman's Hill
More for events in Maltman's Hill
- 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