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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Pluckley Thorne
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Pluckley Thorne.
- Village fêtes
- School fairs and sports days
- Sports club events and race days
Fish and chip van for events for Pluckley Thorne events
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why book our van in Pluckley Thorne
- No kitchen needed
- Events in Pluckley Thorne and across Kent
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Pluckley Thorne
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, which helps volunteer-run events. We serve sausage and chips, haddock and chips and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater village fêtes and summer fairs and community open days.
For a village fête or field event near Pluckley Thorne, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Questions from Pluckley Thorne
Do you trade at school fairs around Pluckley Thorne?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How far is Pluckley Thorne from London?
About 43 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
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 will confirm the rest.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
What does the pitch need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we’ll check it works.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Tell us about the pitch
- Plan bins near food stalls
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
A few benches near the van help.
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Pluckley Thorne events: pitches and permissions
Pluckley Thorne is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. For events in Pluckley Thorne, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Pluckley Thorne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Pluckley station, about 1 mile south, is the nearest station. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Nicholas, are a natural home for a chip van. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Pluckley Thorne, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home on Smarden Road and Lambden Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Pluckley Thorne, we also cover Fir Toll (1 mile south-east), Pluckley (1 mile north-east), Chambers' Green (1 mile south), Mundy Bois (1 mile north-west) and Newland Green (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Davington (12 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Romden Castle (2.2 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you will find The Black Horse Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- A clear route onto the pitch
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Step by step
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Winter fairs in Pluckley Thorne are dark by about 3:50pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there’s light until about 8:45pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Towns and villages near Pluckley Thorne
What else we do in Pluckley Thorne
- 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