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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Markbeech
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Markbeech and across Kent.
- Summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
- Sports club events and race days
Fish and chip van for events in Markbeech
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- A clear route onto the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Markbeech
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
Fish and chip van for events in Markbeech, fried fresh
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, which helps volunteer-run events. Whether it’s village fêtes and food for volunteers, we can cook chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
At a fête or show near Markbeech, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. 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.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Markbeech? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Visitors usually gather round the hatch once service starts. Summer events in Markbeech have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs 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.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cover Markbeech and the whole of Kent
- Something for visitors to gather round
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Markbeech?
It needs little from volunteers.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Sports tournaments
- Agricultural and country shows
- Community open days
A summer fête at Church of the Holy Trinity is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if plans change
- The van’s size and access needs
Event catering near Markbeech
Markbeech is about 6 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. In and around Markbeech, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Markbeech is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Markbeech to London (25 miles away).
If your event is in Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. PTAs at schools such as Hever Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. Within about 6 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in TN8, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Streets in the area include Uckfield Lane and Cow Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Markbeech we cover include Newtown (1 mile north), Hever (1 mile north), Chiddingstone Hoath (1 mile east), How Green (2 miles north) and Teasley Mead (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (8 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles east), Tonbridge (8 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (12 miles east) and Southborough (6 miles east).
A little further out are Haxted Watermill Museum (3.8 miles north-west) and Hever Castle (1.3 miles north).
- Local pubs include The Kentish Horse pub (less than half a mile south)
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Other occasions in Markbeech
Markbeech: your questions answered
Is Markbeech too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Markbeech?
Cowden station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
We do. We will need a safe route onto the site away from children.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
- 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