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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Coursehorn
Planning a fish and chip van in Coursehorn? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Company team days
- Christmas parties
A chip van near Coursehorn
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Coursehorn
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. Popular choices include haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for company team days and christmas parties.
In a small place like Coursehorn, the van often parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm ground matters more than anything. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Coursehorn?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and usually costs more per head. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cover Coursehorn and the whole of Kent
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
A fish and chip van in Coursehorn: local details
Coursehorn is about 12 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Around Coursehorn, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Thinking of using Crane Valley? Parks generally need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Dunstan, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. The High Weald National Landscape is within about a mile of Coursehorn, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
For events in TN17, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Nearby, we also serve events in Baker's Cross (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile west), Swattenden (1 mile south-west), Hartley (2 miles south-west) and Benenden (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (13 miles north).
A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles north-east).
- Schools near Coursehorn include Cranbrook Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include White Horse pub (0.8 miles west)
Occasions we serve in Coursehorn
People book a chip van because it is food and a bit of fun at once. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Coursehorn, people book us for events such as:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Festive get-togethers
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Big birthdays
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Cranbrook School, can book the van as a food stall.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How much space the van takes up
- How allergens are handled
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Fewer choices mean faster service
After service, we pack up.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your event. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Coursehorn, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
FAQs for Coursehorn
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Dunstan: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can the van park in Crane Valley?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is it a full meal?
Yes. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
Often, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan it with you.
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’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Where the van can park in Coursehorn
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- 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