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Fish and chip van hire in Ashurst, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Ashurst and the surrounding area.
- Work Christmas parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Summer garden parties
Planning an event in Ashurst?
Fish and chip van hire in Ashurst, cooked to order
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather doesn’t stop us. That makes it a safe bet for British events. Whether it is weddings, especially the evening and Fêtes, fairs and school events, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Somewhere like Ashurst, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- A short menu helps everyone
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we arrive well before service. If timings shift, we adapt.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book our van in Ashurst
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Ashurst: your questions answered
How far is Ashurst from London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come 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.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Ashurst.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Planning a chip van in Ashurst
Ashurst is about 5 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For an event in Ashurst, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Ashurst. Ashurst is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Ashurst to Brighton (about 24 miles away).
Historic houses near Ashurst include Groombridge Place (1.6 miles south-east) and Bassetts Manor (2.8 miles west). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one. If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Martin of Tours, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Ashurst is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Events anywhere in TN3 start with a parking spot for the van. From Ashurst Road, Clayton's Lane and Ashurst Hill or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Stone Cross (1 mile east), Teasley Mead (1 mile north-west), Fordcombe (1 mile north-east), Walter's Green (1 mile north) and Groombridge (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Sevenoaks (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles east) and Southborough (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (4.4 miles east) and Bolebroke Castle (2.4 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
How we price a fish and chip van
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Ashurst
Also in Ashurst
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Ashurst?
People book a chip van because it is food and a bit of fun at once. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
In Ashurst and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Milestone birthday parties
- Summer garden parties
If guests are travelling by rail, Ashurst has its own station, Ashurst Kent station.
Questions to ask before you book
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether VAT is included
- How allergens are handled
- Whether travel is included
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. In Ashurst, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Read more
- 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