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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Petteridge
Bring the chip shop to your event in Petteridge. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Church fêtes
- Sports club events and race days
- Feeding event crew
Fish and chip van for events in Petteridge
Petteridge: your questions answered
How far is Petteridge from London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London.
Is Petteridge too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How do you charge at fêtes?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree it in writing.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Fish and chip van for events in Petteridge, cooked to order
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, which helps volunteer-run events. We’re often asked to cater school summer fairs and feeding event crew, serving mushy peas, chips and haddock and chips.
Near Petteridge, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
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How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Summer fêtes in Petteridge have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:15pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
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Events we cater in Petteridge
It needs little from volunteers.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports tournaments
- Food for volunteers
- Community festivals
Running a fête for a church like Ebenezer Church (Matfield)? A chip van draws people in.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each item
- When final numbers are due
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Tell us about the pitch
- Set a time for helpers’ food
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
What affects the price in Petteridge
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Petteridge? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Events in Petteridge and across Kent
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See how we price or the cost guide.
Where the van can park in Petteridge
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- What’s available on the pitch
- 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
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Running an event in Petteridge
Petteridge is about 5 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From the centre of Petteridge to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Petteridge to Brighton (about 31 miles away).
Events in parks such as Brenchley Wood need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. For visitors coming by rail, Paddock Wood station, about 2.6 miles north, is the nearest station. Within about 6 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We take the van to events all over the TN12 postcode area. We can serve an event on streets such as Petteridge Lane, Porters Close and Tibbs Court Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Matfield (1 mile north-west), Brenchley (1 mile north-east), Key's Green (1 mile south-west), Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles south-west) and Colt's Hill (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles west), Tonbridge (6 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Hospital (3.2 miles west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Petteridge includes Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Mascalls School (1.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Hop Bine pub (within half a mile north-east)
- 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