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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Wilsley Pound, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Wilsley Pound.
- Village fêtes
- Fundraisers
- Horse and dog shows
Planning an event in Wilsley Pound?
Fish and chip van for events in Wilsley Pound, cooked to order
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows. For feeding event crew and sports club events and race days, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
Rural events near Wilsley Pound can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. 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?
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why Wilsley Pound hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Bookings across Kent, including Wilsley Pound
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. In Wilsley Pound, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:15pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:00pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Towns and villages near Wilsley Pound
Also in Wilsley Pound
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Wilsley Pound events: pitches and permissions
Wilsley Pound is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in TN17, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Wilsley Pound to Canterbury (about 26 miles away).
Events in parks such as Crane Valley need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of the Holy Trinity, are a natural home for a chip van. Within about a mile 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 TN17 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. If your venue is just outside Wilsley Pound, we also cover Sissinghurst (1 mile east), Wilsley Green (1 mile south-west), Cranbrook Common (1 mile north-east), Flishinghurst (2 miles west) and Colliers Green (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Foley Park (12 miles north).
A little further out are Benenden Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.6 miles east).
- Schools near Wilsley Pound include Cranbrook School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bull Public House (0.7 miles east)
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Information about power and water
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Tell us about the pitch
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Have other stalls for special diets
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing in case the ground is soft.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Wilsley Pound?
It’s a hot meal for helpers as well.
These are some of the bookings we take in Wilsley Pound and Kent:
- Community festivals
- Feeding event crew
- Agricultural and country shows
- Church fêtes
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Staplehurst station, roughly 4.4 miles north of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
Wilsley Pound questions
Which station is closest to Wilsley Pound?
The closest is Staplehurst station, roughly 4.4 miles away.
Do you trade at school fairs around Wilsley Pound?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you come to Wilsley Pound?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Wilsley Pound is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
- 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