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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Smallbridge
Fish and chip van for events in Smallbridge: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Community open days
- Agricultural and country shows
- Food for volunteers
Fresh fish and chips in Smallbridge
Community events around Smallbridge
Smallbridge is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. In and around Smallbridge, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your visitors. Smallbridge is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
Events in parks such as The Gill need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. For visitors coming by rail, Marden station, about 4.4 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Smallbridge, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We take the van to events all over TN12 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Smallbridge, we also cover Broad Ford (1 mile north-east), Goudhurst (1 mile south-east), Hazel Street (1 mile north-west), Capel Cross (1 mile north) and Brandfold (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Ticehurst House Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Old Scotney Castle (2.4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Bewl Water.
Fish and chip van for events in Smallbridge, fried fresh
Country shows and field events suit a van, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. Typical bookings include fish and chip supper nights and agricultural and country shows, serving curry sauce, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
At a field event near Smallbridge, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For a stall visitors will queue for, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Smallbridge. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- Bookings across Kent, including Smallbridge
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Nearby places to Smallbridge
Other occasions in Smallbridge
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Arrange bins and waste collection
When the event closes, we pack up.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Occasions we serve in Smallbridge
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips, from families to older visitors.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Smallbridge and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Sports club events and race days
- Community open days
- Community festivals
- Fish and chip supper nights
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Margaret, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Before you book anyone
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many hours the van serves
- What they can offer for dietary needs
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your visitors, and we agree exactly where before the day. Winter fairs in Smallbridge are dark by about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- Service time
- How far we travel
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
Send us the date, the address or TN12 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Smallbridge
What’s the nearest station to Smallbridge?
The closest is Marden station, roughly 4.4 miles away.
How far is Smallbridge from London?
About 35 miles from central London.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
We do. We will need a safe route onto the site away from children.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
How do you charge at fêtes?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
What can visitors choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
How big a pitch do you need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we’ll check it works.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- What’s available on the pitch
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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