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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Mile Oak events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Mile Oak.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Church fêtes
- Agricultural and country shows
Book the van in Mile Oak
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Mile Oak
Everything is cooked as people come up, so nothing sits waiting. We serve sausage and chips, chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for school summer fairs and community festivals.
At a field event near Mile Oak, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. 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.
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Mile Oak
Do you trade at school fairs around Mile Oak?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you come out to small places like Mile Oak?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Often, yes. Get in touch with the details.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Mile Oak?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you come to Mile Oak?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Mile Oak and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For a stall visitors will queue for, a chip van is hard to beat in Mile Oak. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why us?
- A clear quote before booking
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Something for visitors to gather round
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us about the pitch
- Agree who removes waste
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Share any nut or allergy policies
Plan where the queue forms.
A few benches near the van help.
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. For an evening event in Mile Oak, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us what you are 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, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Towns and villages near Mile Oak
More for events in Mile Oak
Perfect for your event in Mile Oak
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Sports tournaments
- Agricultural and country shows
- Charity fundraisers and community events
A school like Mascalls School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The deposit and payment dates
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Information about power and water
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Confirmation the van can trade there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
Running an event in Mile Oak
Mile Oak is about 6 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. People in Mile Oak book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Mile Oak is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
An event in Foal Hurst Wood means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council. If visitors are coming by train, Paddock Wood station is about 1.1 miles away. Within about 8 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles 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 Mile Oak Road, Mascall's Court Lane and Mascall's Court Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For events just outside Mile Oak, we cover Pearson's Green (1 mile east), Castle Hill (1 mile south-east), Queen Street (1 mile north), Palmer's Green (1 mile south) and Claygate (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles west), Tonbridge (6 miles west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Hospital (4.3 miles west) and The Hop Farm Museum (2 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Paddock Wood Primary School (1 mile north-west)
- 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