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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Plaxtol
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Plaxtol. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Sports tournaments
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Sports days
A chip van near Plaxtol
About our fish and chip van for events in Plaxtol
A van suits shows and field events, as long as there is a firm route onto the pitch. We serve cod and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for charity fundraisers and community events and sports days.
Near Plaxtol, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
For event organisers in Plaxtol
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Agree when volunteers will eat
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. 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 us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A menu almost everyone likes
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the parking spot
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 are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Plaxtol
Plaxtol is about 4 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. Across the TN15 area, we can bring the van to you. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Plaxtol to London (about 24 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.4 miles north. PTAs at schools such as Plaxtol Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. Within about 8 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in TN15, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include The Street, St Hildas and Long Mill Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For events just outside Plaxtol, we cover Dunk's Green (1 mile south), Roughway (1 mile south-east), Claygate Cross (1 mile north), Crouch (1 mile north) and Basted (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (4 miles south).
A little further out are Ightham Court (2.6 miles north) and Sevenoaks Hospital (5.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Plaxtol include Barden Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Kentish Rifleman Public House (0.7 miles south)
How it works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. In Plaxtol, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Plaxtol: your questions answered
Is Plaxtol too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Plaxtol?
The closest is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes. We’ll agree access before the children arrive.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
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More for events in Plaxtol
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Perfect for your event in Plaxtol
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Sports club events and race days
- Sports days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Community festivals
If your event is in Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How much space the van takes up
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
- 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