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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Pembles Cross
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Pembles Cross.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Horse and dog shows
- Summer fairs
A chip van near Pembles Cross
How our fish and chip van for events works in Pembles Cross
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. Whether it is horse and dog shows and feeding event crew, we can cook chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips for your guests.
Rural events near Pembles Cross can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
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FAQs for Pembles Cross
Do you come out to small places like Pembles Cross?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Pembles Cross?
Lenham station, about 2.8 miles north of the centre.
Do you come to Pembles Cross?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Pembles Cross is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What do you need on the pitch?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we’ll check it works.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
What about visitors who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Summer events in Pembles Cross have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: 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.
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Community events around Pembles Cross
Pembles Cross is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Pembles Cross to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Pembles Cross to Canterbury (17 miles away).
A summer fête at Church of St James is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Lenham station, about 2.8 miles north. Within about 6 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Kent takes in TN27, so your event can be anywhere in it. Nearby, we also serve events in Potter's Forstal (1 mile south), Egerton Forstal (1 mile south), Newland Green (1 mile south-east), Egerton (1 mile east) and Mundy Bois (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (9 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (0.5 miles north-west).
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Pembles Cross?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Pembles Cross book the van for occasions like:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Sports tournaments
- Feeding event crew
PTAs at schools such as Egerton Church of England Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The cancellation terms
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- What’s available on the pitch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a chip van is hard to beat. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why Pembles Cross hosts choose us
- Classic food your visitors already know
- No kitchen needed
- A clear quote before you book
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
- 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