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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Sandhurst, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Sandhurst and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Sports club events and race days
- Country shows
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
A chip van near Sandhurst
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Sandhurst
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer. On the menu are curry sauce, chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater sports tournaments and feeding event crew.
Rural events near Sandhurst can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Sandhurst: your questions answered
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 follow the site rules.
Is Sandhurst too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What does the pitch need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need, with cakes and teas alongside. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Hot food handed straight over
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Sandhurst?
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Community open days
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- School summer fairs
- Agricultural and country shows
A summer fête at Mission Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- What happens if plans change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deadline for final numbers
What affects the price in Sandhurst
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
- 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. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Share pitch details
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Running an event in Sandhurst
Sandhurst is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. Bookings in Sandhurst come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 28 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Sandhurst Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. If visitors are coming by train, Robertsbridge station is about 4.9 miles away. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Sandhurst, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Kent takes in TN18, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Bodiam Road, Poundfield Road and Queen Street, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover events in Sandhurst Cross (1 mile south-west), Linkhill (1 mile east), Four Throws (2 miles north-west), Little Conghurst (2 miles north-west) and Bodiam (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Tenterden (6 miles north-east), Park Wood (15 miles north) and Staplehurst (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include The C.M Booth Collection (3.5 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (4.8 miles north-east).
- Nearby, you will find Sentido pub (under half a mile north)
Nearby places to Sandhurst
What else we do in Sandhurst
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. For an evening event in Sandhurst, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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