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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Rabbit's Cross events
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Rabbit's Cross? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Music and food festivals
- Horse and dog shows
- Club open days
Planning an event in Rabbit's Cross?
About our fish and chip van for events in Rabbit's Cross
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer, which is good for every other stall. Whether it’s sports tournaments and village fêtes, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and chips.
At a fête or show near Rabbit's Cross, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Occasions we serve in Rabbit's Cross
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
Whatever the occasion in Rabbit's Cross, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Community festivals
- Sports days
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Community open days
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Staplehurst station, about 1.8 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Nearby places to Rabbit's Cross
Also in Rabbit's Cross
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
FAQs for Rabbit's Cross
Which station is closest to Rabbit's Cross?
The closest is Staplehurst station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
How far is Rabbit's Cross from London?
About 35 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your visitors, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Rabbit's Cross
Rabbit's Cross is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Rabbit's Cross 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. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Within about 6 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in ME17, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For events just outside Rabbit's Cross, we cover Cross-at-Hand (1 mile south), Devil's Den (1 mile east), Underling Green (2 miles west), Farthing Green (2 miles east) and St Ann's Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include South East Romany Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Oakwood Hospital (5.7 miles north-west).
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Display allergens for each stall
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Evening events in Rabbit's Cross have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Rabbit's Cross? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Rabbit's Cross hosts choose us
- Something for visitors to gather round
- No kitchen needed
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
Read 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