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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Matfield events
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Matfield? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Feeding event crew
- Agricultural and country shows
Fish and chip van for events for Matfield events
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Matfield
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, once the school agrees where the van goes. We are frequently asked to cater horse and dog shows and sports tournaments, serving sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Matfield, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Running an event in Matfield
Matfield is about 5 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Matfield, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Matfield to London (31 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Paddock Wood station, about 2.1 miles north. If your event is in Brenchley Wood, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Matfield, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Kent takes in TN12, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Standings Close, Homebush Green and Chestnut Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Petteridge (1 mile south-east), Brenchley (1 mile east), Colt's Hill (1 mile north-west), Key's Green (2 miles south-west) and Paddock Wood (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles west), Tonbridge (5 miles north-west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tunbridge Wells Hospital (2.9 miles west) and The Hop Farm Museum (3.1 miles north). Within reach you will find Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Matfield include Mascalls School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Poet at Matfield pub (under half a mile west)
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- We cover Matfield and the whole of Kent
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event in Matfield. Evening events in Matfield have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- What’s available on the pitch
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Matfield
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Matfield
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.
Is Matfield close to London?
About 31 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
What does the pitch need?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll check it works.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you come to Matfield?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Matfield. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
We can. Give us numbers and a time.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
- 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