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Fish and chip van hire in Cross-at-Hand, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your event in Cross-at-Hand. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Care home visits
- Summer garden parties
A chip van near Cross-at-Hand
Questions from Cross-at-Hand
Is Cross-at-Hand too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
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.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we will confirm what we can offer.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Cross-at-Hand
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field. On the menu are cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for village fêtes and school fairs and weddings and evening receptions.
In a rural place like Cross-at-Hand, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Towns and villages near Cross-at-Hand
Also in Cross-at-Hand
What affects the price in Cross-at-Hand
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- A short menu helps everyone
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
After service, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Planning an evening event in Cross-at-Hand? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Ensure the van can get in
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
For event organisers in Cross-at-Hand
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Perfect for your event in Cross-at-Hand
A van is food and an occasion in one. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Cross-at-Hand and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Care home visits
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Festive get-togethers
Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (4.6 miles north). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- What happens if plans change
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether travel is included
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Bringing the van to Cross-at-Hand
Cross-at-Hand is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. In and around Cross-at-Hand, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Cross-at-Hand to Canterbury (24 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, Staplehurst station is about 1.2 miles away. Cross-at-Hand is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
For events in TN12, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your event is on Staplehurst Road and Woodford Park or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Cross-at-Hand we cover include Rabbit's Cross (1 mile north), Devil's Den (1 mile east), Wanshurst Green (1 mile south-west), St Ann's Green (1 mile west) and Underling Green (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Sutton Valence Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and South East Romany Museum (1.8 miles south-west).
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
- 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