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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Cranbrook Common
We bring a fish and chip van across Cranbrook Common and Kent, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Company team days
- Work Christmas parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
Planning an event in Cranbrook Common?
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Numbers
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Cranbrook Common
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. Whether it’s village fêtes and school fairs and summer garden parties, we can cook haddock and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
For a rural spot like Cranbrook Common, the setting does a lot of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
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.
Nearby places to Cranbrook Common
What else we do in Cranbrook Common
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Tell people when the van opens.
Common questions in Cranbrook Common
How far is Cranbrook Common from London?
About 38 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Cranbrook Common?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Cranbrook Common.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm the menu.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
A chip van compared with other options
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and normally costs more per head. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Bringing the van to Cranbrook Common
Cranbrook Common is about 10 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in TN17, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
After a service at Church of the Holy Trinity, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. PTAs at schools such as Cranbrook School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Cranbrook Common. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We take the van to events all over the TN17 postcode area and the streets around it. For events just outside Cranbrook Common, we cover Sissinghurst (1 mile south), Wilsley Pound (1 mile south-west), Knox Bridge (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (2 miles south-west) and Frittenden (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north-west) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (1 mile east) and Sissinghurst Castle (1 mile east).
- Local pubs include The Bull Public House (0.9 miles south)
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. By late September, sunset in Cranbrook Common is around 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or TN17 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
Occasions we serve in Cranbrook Common
It needs no kitchen, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where plated meals are hard.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Company team days
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Staplehurst station, roughly 3.5 miles north of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How allergens are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A spot near your guests
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Cranbrook Common
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- 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