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Fish and chip van hire in Capel Cross, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van in Capel Cross.
- Garden get-togethers
- Company team days
- Big birthdays
Planning an event in Capel Cross?
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Light matters for evening service: around Capel Cross, it stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or TN12 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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About our fish and chip van hire in Capel Cross
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. It is why a chip van suits so many occasions. Typical bookings include summer garden parties and care home visits, serving curry sauce, mushy peas and pie and chips.
For a rural spot like Capel Cross, the setting does a lot of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
- The minimum booking
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Capel Cross, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Questions from Capel Cross
Could you trade in The Gill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Capel Cross too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Which fish do you use?
Tell us your preference when you book and we will confirm the menu.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Capel Cross? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Bringing the van to Capel Cross
Capel Cross is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Bookings in Capel Cross come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Marden station, roughly 3.5 miles north-east of the centre. PTAs at schools such as Horsmonden Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Capel Cross is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We serve events across TN12. We can serve an event on streets such as Grovehurst Lane and Goudhurst Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For events just outside Capel Cross, we cover Broad Ford (1 mile south), Horsmonden (1 mile north-west), Brandfold (1 mile south-east), Smallbridge (1 mile south) and Hazel Street (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (8 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Scotney Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.4 miles south).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Gun And Spitroast Public House And Rear Courtyard (0.8 miles west)
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- Events in Capel Cross and across Kent
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Perfect for your event in Capel Cross
There is no kitchen needed, so it’s at home in car parks, yards and fields where other catering struggles.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Staff lunches and team days
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Visits to care homes and day centres
Nearby historic houses include Scotney Castle (3.4 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When payment is due
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
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What else we do in Capel Cross
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Confirm allergies by email
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
- 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