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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Marlpit Hill events
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Marlpit Hill and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Sports days
- Festivals
- Sports tournaments
Fish and chip van for events in Marlpit Hill
About our fish and chip van for events in Marlpit Hill
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers. We are frequently asked to cater village fêtes and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, serving sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Marlpit Hill, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Occasions we serve in Marlpit Hill
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Whatever the occasion in Marlpit Hill, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Food for volunteers
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Horse and dog shows
- Community festivals
For visitors coming by rail, Marlpit Hill has its own station, Edenbridge station.
Before booking anyone
- How allergens are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any minimum charge
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Also near Marlpit Hill
Also in Marlpit Hill
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The menu and how many choices
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
- The minimum booking
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Agree who removes waste
- Have other stalls for special diets
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Community events around Marlpit Hill
Marlpit Hill is about 7 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Marlpit Hill is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Marlpit Hill is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 21 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Edenbridge Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, are a natural home for a chip van. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Marlpit Hill, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We serve events across the TN8 postcode area. Streets in the area include Pit Lane, Main Road and Meadow Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve events in Mowshurst (1 mile east), Edenbridge (1 mile south), Troy Town (1 mile west), Pootings (1 mile north-east) and Four Elms (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (7 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (9 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (15 miles east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Haxted Watermill Museum (1.9 miles south-west) and Hever Castle (2.8 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you will find The Swan pub (less than half a mile north-west)
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Marlpit Hill questions
Can you come to a school fair in Marlpit Hill?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t 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.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. For an evening event in Marlpit Hill, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We start with a few details 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.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Marlpit Hill? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Where the van can park in Marlpit Hill
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage 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