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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Colliers Green
We bring a fish and chip van across Colliers Green and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches
Book the van in Colliers Green
What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. In Colliers Green, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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Fish and chip van hire in Colliers Green, fried fresh
There’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. On the menu are pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater weddings, especially the evening and staff lunches and team days.
Somewhere like Colliers Green, a yard or firm field often works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which helps if some guests don’t eat pork. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- All the chip-shop extras
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Colliers Green: venues, parking and local tips
Colliers Green is about 7 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Colliers Green and the surrounding area. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Colliers Green to Canterbury (27 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Colliers Green are Scotney Castle (4.9 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. PTAs at schools such as Colliers Green Church of England Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Colliers Green. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Here we cover the TN17 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Colliers Green, we also cover Flishinghurst (1 mile south), Horden (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (2 miles south-east), Wilsley Pound (2 miles south-east) and Cranbrook Common (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north-west) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (3 miles east) and Benenden Hospital (5.1 miles south-east).
- Schools near Colliers Green include High Weald Academy (1.6 miles south-east)
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- 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.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Organising for someone else?
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 service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Perfect for your event in Colliers Green
A van is food and an occasion in one. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Evening wedding food
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Festive get-togethers
Thinking of using The Gill? Parks usually need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
Before you book anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the price includes, item by item
- The van’s size and access needs
Colliers Green questions
Is Colliers Green close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Places near Colliers Green
Other occasions in Colliers Green
- 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