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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Walter's Green
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Walter's Green.
- Music and food festivals
- Feeding event crew
- Sports tournaments
Fish and chip van for events for Walter's Green events
About our fish and chip van for events in Walter's Green
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we will let you know if we’re available. On the menu are curry sauce, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for horse and dog shows and fish and chip supper nights.
A fête near Walter's Green might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Walter's Green events: pitches and permissions
Walter's Green is about 5 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Bookings in Walter's Green come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 25 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Ashurst Kent station is about 1.3 miles away. PTAs at schools such as Fordcombe Church of England Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. Within about 7 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in TN11 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Fordcombe (1 mile south-east), Teasley Mead (1 mile south-west), Ashurst (1 mile south), Stone Cross (1 mile south-east) and Chiddingstone Hoath (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chiddingstone Castle (2.8 miles north) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (4.3 miles east). Open spaces near Walter's Green include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include Bottle House Inn (0.8 miles north)
Towns and villages near Walter's Green
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Common questions in Walter's Green
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you trade at school fairs around Walter's Green?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Walter's Green?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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’s crisp.
How the day works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In Walter's Green, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- We cover Walter's Green and the whole of Kent
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Walter's Green? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Tell us about the pitch
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Perfect for your event in Walter's Green
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Walter's Green:
- Club open days
- Church fêtes
- Agricultural and country shows
- Village fêtes
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Comparing caterers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The van’s size and access needs
- Allergen information for each item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- 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