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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Rusthall
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Rusthall? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Country shows
Fish and chip van for events in Rusthall
How our fish and chip van for events works in Rusthall
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers. Typical bookings include fish and chip supper nights and crew and volunteer catering, with curry sauce, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Summer fairs around Rusthall are often run by volunteers, so a self-sufficient van helps. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Community events around Rusthall
Rusthall is about 2 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Rusthall will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Rusthall is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Rusthall to Brighton (26 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as St Paul's Church Centre, are a natural home for a chip van. For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Tunbridge Wells station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre. Within about 7 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in TN4 and TN3, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Your event could be at a house on Rusthall High Street, Hill View Road and Manor Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Rusthall, we also cover Langton Green (1 mile west), Bullingstone (1 mile north-west), Speldhurst (1 mile north-west), Stockland Green (1 mile north) and Broadwater Down (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (7 miles east), Edenbridge (9 miles north-west) and Staplehurst (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Castle (4.5 miles north-east) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (1.3 miles east). Open spaces near Rusthall include Barden Lake and Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Rose Hill School (0.7 miles east) and Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (0.9 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Oak pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Towns and villages near Rusthall
Also in Rusthall
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Something for visitors to gather round
- We cover Rusthall and the whole of Kent
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace. Summer fêtes in Rusthall have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- Send us 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Rusthall?
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Rusthall book the van for events such as:
- Festivals
- Sports days
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Club open days
PTAs at schools such as Rusthall St Paul's CofE VA Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Rusthall? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Information about power and water
- Access that avoids crowds
- Somewhere firm if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Rusthall: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around Rusthall?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What’s the nearest station to Rusthall?
Tunbridge Wells station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What about visitors who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What are the terms for events?
We’ll talk it through when you send the details, and we’ll find something that works.
How big a pitch do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
- 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