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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Mott's Mill
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Mott's Mill? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Summer fairs
- Agricultural and country shows
- School fairs and sports days
A chip van near Mott's Mill
About our fish and chip van for events in Mott's Mill
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, with the school’s permission for the van on site. We are frequently asked to cater sports tournaments and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
For a village fête or field event near Mott's Mill, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
- The day of the week
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Also near Mott's Mill
What else we do in Mott's Mill
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Mott's Mill
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Fairs, fêtes and events in Mott's Mill
Mott's Mill is about 3 miles north of Crowborough, in Kent. Events in Mott's Mill are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Mott's Mill to Brighton (about 22 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Thomas the Apostle, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Eridge station, about 1.3 miles east. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Mott's Mill, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in TN3, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. If your venue is just outside Mott's Mill, we also cover Boarshead (2 miles south), Friar's Gate (2 miles south-west), Marden's Hill (2 miles south-west), Steel Cross (2 miles south) and Crowborough (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Sevenoaks (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-east), Southborough (6 miles north-east) and Edenbridge (9 miles north-west).
A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles south) and Bolebroke Castle (3.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Mott's Mill include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Mott's Mill?
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Mott's Mill and Kent:
- Summer fairs
- School fairs and sports days
- Community festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
PTAs at schools such as Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
- The van’s size and access needs
- How allergens are handled
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Ensure allergen information is available
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Mott's Mill: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Mott's Mill close to London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
What does the pitch need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Can the van come to our fair?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we will check.
How fast is service?
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.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch once service starts. December events in Mott's Mill lose the light at about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Mott's Mill? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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