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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Bedgebury Cross
We bring a fish and chip van across Bedgebury Cross and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Community events and fairs
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Festive get-togethers
Book the van in Bedgebury Cross
Fish and chip van hire around Bedgebury Cross
Bedgebury Cross is about 9 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Bedgebury Cross is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
Within reach of Bedgebury Cross are historic houses such as Scotney Castle (1.8 miles west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Bedgebury Cross. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We cover events in every part of the TN17 postcode area. Local streets include Bedgebury Road and Lady Oak Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to events in Riseden (1 mile north-west), Kilndown (1 mile west), Stonecrouch (2 miles south-west), Flimwell (2 miles south) and Three Leg Cross (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north) and Paddock Wood (7 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Ticehurst House Hospital (3.5 miles south-west) and Old Scotney Castle (1.7 miles west). The countryside around Bedgebury Cross includes Bewl Water.
Fish and chip van hire in Bedgebury Cross, cooked to order
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field in and around Bedgebury Cross. Typical bookings include staff lunches and team days and birthday celebrations, with curry sauce, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Somewhere like Bedgebury Cross, a yard or firm field frequently works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Occasions we serve in Bedgebury Cross
People book a chip van because it’s food and a bit of fun at once. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and generous.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Bedgebury Cross:
- Community events and fairs
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Garden get-togethers
- Weddings and evening receptions
Churches such as Christ Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- If the price includes VAT
- The cancellation terms
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Count children separately
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
After service, we pack up.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Also near Bedgebury Cross
Other occasions in Bedgebury Cross
Why choose a fish and chip van in Bedgebury Cross?
Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which helps if some guests do not eat pork. There’s 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 book with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- Bookings across Kent, including Bedgebury Cross
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Bedgebury Cross questions
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Bedgebury Cross from London?
About 37 miles from central London.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
How it works
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Around midsummer it stays light in Bedgebury Cross until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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