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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Red Hill
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Red Hill.
- Sports club events and race days
- Horse and dog shows
- School fairs and sports days
Fish and chip van for events for Red Hill events
Red Hill events: pitches and permissions
Red Hill is about 4 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Red Hill is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Red Hill is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 28 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Wateringbury station, about 0.8 miles south-west. A school like Wateringbury Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
For events in ME18, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Other places close to Red Hill we cover include Teston (1 mile south-east), Wateringbury (1 mile south-west), Nettlestead (1 mile south-west), Barming Heath (1 mile east) and West Farleigh (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (4 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west) and Gravesend (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Teapot Island (2.7 miles south) and Oakwood Hospital (2.4 miles east).
- Nearby schools include The Malling School (2.1 miles north)
- Local pubs include North Pole pub (0.5 miles north)
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Red Hill
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van, from small community events to bigger crowds. We are frequently asked to cater school fairs and sports days and music and food festivals, serving mushy peas, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
At a fête or show near Red Hill, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Tell us about the pitch
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Make sure allergen information is available
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Places near Red Hill
What else we do in Red Hill
Perfect for your event in Red Hill
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Red Hill and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Music and food festivals
- School fairs and sports days
- Feeding event crew
- Fish and chip supper nights
A summer fête at Church of St Peter and St Paul is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Before booking anyone
- How allergens are handled
- Whether there’s a minimum
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
Red Hill: your questions answered
Is Red Hill close to London?
About 28 miles from central London.
Is Red Hill too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Do you trade at schools?
We do. We’ll agree access before the children arrive.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Winter fairs in Red Hill are dark by about 3:50pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Red Hill, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Space for a queue away from paths
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Red Hill
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
- 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