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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Swattenden, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Swattenden? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Community festivals
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Club open days
Fish and chip van for events for Swattenden events
How our fish and chip van for events works in Swattenden
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, which helps volunteer-run events. On the menu are sausage and chips, chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater crew and volunteer catering and village fêtes.
At a fête or show near Swattenden, we can bring hot food to a field. 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 served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your visitors, and we agree exactly where before the day. For an evening event in Swattenden, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
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Also in Swattenden
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Swattenden?
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips, from families to older visitors.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Summer fairs
- Agricultural and country shows
- Feeding event crew
An event in Crane Valley means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each item
FAQs for Swattenden
Can you come to a school fair in Swattenden?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Can the van go 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 much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Swattenden?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Community events around Swattenden
Swattenden is about 12 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. In and around Swattenden, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Swattenden is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 28 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Congregational Church? A chip van draws people in. School fairs, for a school like Cranbrook School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about a mile of Swattenden, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in TN17, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For events just outside Swattenden, we cover Hartley (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile north), Baker's Cross (1 mile north-east), Coursehorn (1 mile north-east) and Gill's Green (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north) and Foley Park (14 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (3.9 miles east).
- Local pubs include Duke Of York Public House Little Tudor (0.9 miles north)
A chip van compared with other options
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Hot food handed straight over
- A clear quote before you book
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read how we price and the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- Access that avoids crowds
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod 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