Kent · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Parker's Green
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Parker's Green and the surrounding area.
- Food for volunteers
- School fairs and sports days
- Community open days
Book the van in Parker's Green
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Parker's Green
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers, or both. For crew and volunteer catering and community open days, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Parker's Green, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Nearby places to Parker's Green
What else we do in Parker's Green
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Agree who removes waste
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
A chip van compared with other options
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need, with cakes and teas alongside. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cover Parker's Green and the whole of Kent
See our prices page or the cost guide.
FAQs for Parker's Green
Do you trade at school fairs around Parker's Green?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
How far is Parker's Green from London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we’ll explain the options before booking.
What do we need to supply?
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.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can the van come to our fair?
Yes, where the date suits. Contact us with the details.
Parker's Green events: pitches and permissions
Parker's Green is about 2 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Parker's Green or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Parker's Green to London (about 26 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Andrew, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. PTAs at schools such as Woodlands Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Events anywhere in TN11 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Whether your event is on Hadlow Road East, Three Elm Lane and Cuckoo Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Parker's Green we cover include Pittswood (1 mile north), Hadlow (1 mile north-east), Golden Green (1 mile east), Barnes Street (2 miles east) and Goose Green (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south), Gravesend (15 miles north), Northfleet (15 miles north) and Swanley (14 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Hadlow Tower museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Parker's Green includes Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Hadlow Rural Community School (1 mile north-east) and Hadlow Rural Community School (1 mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Three Squirrels pub (0.8 miles north)
The process
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your event. December events in Parker's Green lose the light at about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there’s light until about 8:50pm.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Parker's Green? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Access that avoids crowds
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Parker's Green?
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Parker's Green, people book us for events such as:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Sports club events and race days
- School fairs and sports days
For anyone arriving by train, Tonbridge station, about 2.4 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
- The cancellation terms
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
- 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