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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Tudeley
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Tudeley. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Community open days
- Food for volunteers
- Summer fairs
A chip van near Tudeley
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Fish and chip van for events in Tudeley, fried fresh
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. Popular choices include curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for charity fundraisers and community events and sports tournaments.
At a field event near Tudeley, 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.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. For an evening event in Tudeley, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Tudeley? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: 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.
Running an event in Tudeley
Tudeley is about 2 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Tudeley is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Tudeley is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 28 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Tonbridge station, about 2 miles west. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of All Saints, are a natural home for a chip van.
We cover events in every part of TN11 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Tudeley, we also cover Tudeley Hale (1 mile north-east), Crockhurst Street (1 mile south-east), Capel (1 mile south-east), Five Oak Green (2 miles east) and Colt's Hill (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north-east), Foley Park (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (3 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Castle (1.9 miles west) and The Milne Museum (2 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Bishop Chavasse Primary School (1.1 miles west) and Hillview School for Girls (1.4 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Poacher & Partridge pub (within half a mile north-east)
Tudeley: your questions answered
Can you come to a school fair in Tudeley?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Is Tudeley too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Can the van come to our fair?
Frequently, yes. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
Put bins near the queue.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
- 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