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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Bullingstone
Fish and chip van hire in Bullingstone: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Summer garden parties
- Visits to care homes and day centres
Fish and chip van hire for Bullingstone events
How our fish and chip van hire works in Bullingstone
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. We’re frequently asked to cater company team days and summer garden parties, with gravy, pie and chips and mushy peas.
In a rural place like Bullingstone, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- A short menu helps everyone
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Tell us how many children are coming
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
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What affects the price in Bullingstone
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
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.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so the batter is still crisp. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Quick service from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Perfect for your event in Bullingstone
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, young and old alike. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Bullingstone book the van for events such as:
- Birthday celebrations
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Summer garden parties
- Festive get-togethers
For anyone arriving by rail, Tunbridge Wells station is about 2.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Payment terms and deposit
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A short walk from the party
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
FAQs for Bullingstone
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Bullingstone close to London?
About 28 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can you feed a lot of people?
It depends on numbers and timings. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. You can add your own desserts if you like.
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In Bullingstone, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Related guides
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
A fish and chip van in Bullingstone: local details
Bullingstone is about 3 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For an event in Bullingstone, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Bullingstone is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Bullingstone to Brighton (about 26 miles away).
Churches such as Church of St Mary the Virgin rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Events anywhere in TN3 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Bullingstone Lane, Ewehurst Lane and Langton Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Speldhurst (1 mile north-east), Poundsbridge (1 mile north-west), Langton Green (1 mile south), Stockland Green (1 mile north-east) and Rusthall (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles east), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles east) and Edenbridge (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Chiddingstone Castle (4 miles north-west) and Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery (2.4 miles east). Within reach you will find Barden Lake and Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Bullingstone include Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (1.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include The George And Dragon pub (within half a mile north-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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