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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Sandhurst Cross, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Sandhurst Cross and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Sports tournaments
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Agricultural and country shows
Fresh fish and chips in Sandhurst Cross
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Sandhurst Cross
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. Typical bookings include crew and volunteer catering and village fêtes, with mushy peas, cod and chips and chips.
At a fête or show near Sandhurst Cross, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. In Sandhurst Cross, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:15pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
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Sandhurst Cross questions
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Sandhurst Cross from London?
About 43 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Sandhurst Cross.
Can the van come to our fair?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we’ll check.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Agree who removes waste
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
A chip van compared with other options
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. The cost per head typically 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?
- We cover Sandhurst Cross and the whole of Kent
- A menu almost everyone likes
- All the chip-shop extras
- Quick service from the hatch
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Perfect for your event in Sandhurst Cross
Hot food keeps families around.
Whatever the occasion in Sandhurst Cross, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Community open days
- Sports club events and race days
- Music and food festivals
School fairs, for a school like Sandhurst Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Places near Sandhurst Cross
What else we do in Sandhurst Cross
Community events around Sandhurst Cross
Sandhurst Cross is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Sandhurst Cross, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Robertsbridge station is about 4.3 miles away. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Nicholas? A chip van draws people in. Within about 6 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in TN18, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Church Road, Bodiam Road and Bourne Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to events in Sandhurst (1 mile north-east), Bodiam (1 mile south-west), Little Conghurst (1 mile north-west), Four Throws (1 mile north-west) and Linkhill (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Tenterden (7 miles north-east), Park Wood (15 miles north), Staplehurst (10 miles north) and Stanhope (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Benenden Hospital (5.4 miles north-east).
- Local schools include Bodiam Manor School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Old Tavern (under half a mile east)
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Information about power and water
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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