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Fish and chip van hire in Cranbrook, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van in Cranbrook? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Planning an event in Cranbrook?
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Planning an evening event in Cranbrook? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
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Fish and chip van hire in Cranbrook, cooked to order
Rain doesn’t stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. It is a dependable choice for events in any season. Whether it is community events and fairs and big birthdays, we can cook mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
In and around Cranbrook, homes and village halls are common choices. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the route. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Towns and villages near Cranbrook
Other occasions in Cranbrook
Where the van can park in Cranbrook
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Questions from Cranbrook
How far is Cranbrook from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Do you cover Cranbrook?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Cranbrook. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Perfect for your event in Cranbrook
Everyone knows what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Weddings and evening receptions
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Cranbrook School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if plans change
A chip van compared with other options
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in Cranbrook
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No surprises in your quote
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen needed
See our prices page or the cost guide.
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Bringing the van to Cranbrook
Cranbrook is about 12 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the TN17 area, we can bring the van to you. Cranbrook is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Cranbrook to Canterbury (27 miles away).
Parks such as Crane Valley usually need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Congregational Church, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. The High Weald National Landscape is within about a mile of Cranbrook, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
For events in TN17 and TN18, we just need to know where the van can park. We can serve an event on streets such as High Street, Crane Lane and White Lion Yard or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover events in Baker's Cross (1 mile east), Coursehorn (1 mile east), Swattenden (1 mile south), Hartley (1 mile south-west) and Gill's Green (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Foley Park (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (2.5 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (3.6 miles east).
- Schools near Cranbrook include Cranbrook Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- A short menu helps everyone
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
For event organisers in Cranbrook
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- 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