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Fish and Chip Van for Events for The Platt events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in The Platt.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Community open days
- Sports days
Fresh fish and chips in The Platt
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event in The Platt. Winter fairs in The Platt are dark by about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Fish and chip van for events in The Platt, fried fresh
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, so we need little help from busy volunteers. For church fêtes and village fêtes and summer fairs, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Near The Platt, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Other occasions in The Platt
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Questions from The Platt
Can the van park in Eridge Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to The Platt?
The closest is Frant station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes. We’ll need a safe route onto the site away from children.
What does the pitch need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- What’s available on the pitch
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Access that avoids crowds
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Send us the date, the address or TN3 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Community events around The Platt
The Platt is about 4 miles south of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the TN3 area, we can bring the van to you. We cover 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 25 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Frant Church of England Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church of St Alban, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 4 miles of The Platt, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in TN3 start with a parking spot for the van. If your venue is just outside The Platt, we also cover Frant (1 mile north), Mark Cross (2 miles south), Eridge Green (2 miles north-west), Town Row (3 miles south-west) and Tidebrook (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Sevenoaks (14 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles north), Tonbridge (8 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles north-east) and Southborough (5 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (3.4 miles north) and The Corn Exchange (2.9 miles north). The countryside around The Platt includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The George Public House (0.9 miles north)
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Share pitch details
- Display allergens for each stall
Put bins near the queue.
A few benches near the van help.
Why choose a fish and chip van in The Platt?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
See our pricing or the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
- 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