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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Paddock Wood events
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Paddock Wood? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Summer fairs
- Food for volunteers
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
Planning an event in Paddock Wood?
Common questions in Paddock Wood
How far is Paddock Wood from London?
About 31 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you come to a school fair in Paddock Wood?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you do festivals?
Frequently, yes. Contact us with the details.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Paddock Wood
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. We are frequently asked to cater music and food festivals and food for volunteers, with chips, cod and chips and curry sauce.
Events near Paddock Wood are frequently volunteer-run, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Places near Paddock Wood
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Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
A chip van compared with other options
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Paddock Wood. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book our van in Paddock Wood
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Paddock Wood and across Kent
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen needed
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Running an event in Paddock Wood
Paddock Wood is about 5 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. In and around Paddock Wood, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 31 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Paddock Wood station serves Paddock Wood directly. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Paddock Wood Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
We cover events in every part of TN12 and the streets around it. We can serve an event on streets such as Church Road, Station Road and Forest Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Paddock Wood is on the B2017 and B2160, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Whetsted (1 mile north-west), Colt's Hill (1 mile west), Five Oak Green (2 miles west), Matfield (2 miles south-west) and Brenchley (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-west), Tonbridge (5 miles west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tunbridge Wells Hospital (4 miles south-west) and The Hop Farm Museum (1.4 miles north). Open spaces near Paddock Wood include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Paddock Wood include Mascalls School (0.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find John Brunt V.C. Pub (within half a mile north)
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the parking spot
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Summer events in Paddock Wood have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: 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.
Related guides
- 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