Kent · England
Fish and chip van hire in Charcott, Kent
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Charcott. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Big birthdays
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Fish and chip van hire in Charcott
About our fish and chip van hire in Charcott
The menu is short and classic: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. Whether it’s care home visits and wakes and celebrations of life, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas and more.
In a hamlet or village like Charcott, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Where the van can park in Charcott
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For food that suits almost everyone, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice for your event in Charcott. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Common questions in Charcott
Is Charcott too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you trade in Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
The process
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your event. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Charcott, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- 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
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
A fish and chip van in Charcott: local details
Charcott is about 4 miles west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Around Charcott, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Charcott to London (24 miles away).
Historic houses near Charcott include Chiddingstone Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Penshurst Place (2 miles south). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking. After a service at Church of St Luke, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
This part of Kent takes in TN11, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Nearby, we also serve events in Hall's Green (1 mile north), Woodhatch (2 miles north-east), Bough Beech (2 miles west), Sevenoaks Weald (2 miles north) and Goathurst Common (4 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (5 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-east), Tonbridge (4 miles east), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chiddingstone Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Charcott includes Barden Lake.
- Local pubs include The Greyhound pub (within half a mile west)
Perfect for your event in Charcott
A van is food and an occasion in one. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Festive get-togethers
For anyone arriving by rail, Penshurst station is about 0.5 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- The cancellation terms
- Allergen information for each item
- The deposit and payment dates
Towns and villages near Charcott
Other occasions in Charcott
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- A short menu helps everyone
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Give us separate numbers for children
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we get there in good time. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Let everyone know when the food is ready.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through 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