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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Sissinghurst events
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Sissinghurst and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Festivals
- Sports tournaments
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
A chip van near Sissinghurst
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Sissinghurst
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Whether it is fundraisers and music and food festivals, we can cook haddock and chips, chips and sausage and chips.
At a fête or show near Sissinghurst, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
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.
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. For an evening event in Sissinghurst, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Sissinghurst?
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Sissinghurst
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
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Fairs, fêtes and events in Sissinghurst
Sissinghurst is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. People in Sissinghurst book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Sissinghurst is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Sissinghurst to Canterbury (about 26 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Cranbrook School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. A summer fête at Church of the Holy Trinity is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 2 miles of Sissinghurst, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in TN17 start with a parking spot for the van. From The Street, Milkhouse Cottages and Cobnut Close or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Close by, we cover events in Wilsley Pound (1 mile west), Cranbrook Common (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (1 mile south-west), Knox Bridge (2 miles north) and Colliers Green (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Foley Park (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (1.1 miles east) and Benenden Hospital (3.1 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Bull Public House (under half a mile south-east)
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
For event organisers in Sissinghurst
Organising a club, school or community event in Sissinghurst? 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.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Sissinghurst questions
Can the van park in Crane Valley?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Sissinghurst?
Staplehurst station, about 4.3 miles north of the centre.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What do you need on the pitch?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll check it works.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
How do you charge at fêtes?
That varies: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We’ll agree terms before the day.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Sissinghurst?
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips, from families to older visitors.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Sissinghurst and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Fish and chip supper nights
- School fairs and sports days
- Horse and dog shows
If visitors are coming by train, Staplehurst station, about 4.3 miles north, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- How much space the van takes up
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
- 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