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Fish and chip van hire in Eridge Green, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van to Eridge Green and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Festive get-togethers
- Gatherings after a funeral
A chip van near Eridge Green
Fish and chip van hire in Eridge Green, fried fresh
The menu is short and classic: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater summer garden parties and visits to care homes and day centres.
Somewhere as small as Eridge Green, a field, yard or drive is frequently the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Towns and villages near Eridge Green
More for events in Eridge Green
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Fish and chip van hire around Eridge Green
Eridge Green is about 3 miles south-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Bookings in Eridge Green come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Eridge Green to Brighton (about 24 miles away).
Churches such as Holy Trinity Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by normally does. Nearby historic houses include Groombridge Place (1.9 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. Eridge Green is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We cover events in every part of the TN3 postcode area. Streets in the area include Warren Farm Lane and Forge Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Eridge Green, we also cover Frant (2 miles east), The Platt (2 miles south-east), Mark Cross (3 miles south-east), Town Row (3 miles south) and Rotherfield (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (9 miles north-east) and Southborough (4 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include The Corn Exchange (2.4 miles north-east) and Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (2.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Eridge Green includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the van would park
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Eridge Green, and we will check the date and send a price.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Occasions we serve in Eridge Green
It needs no kitchen, so it’s at home in car parks, yards and fields where plated meals are hard.
In Eridge Green and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Big birthdays
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Parks such as Eridge Park typically need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
Before you book anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
A fish and chip van or other catering?
If you want something everyone will enjoy, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Light matters for evening service: in Eridge Green, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? 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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Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- A short menu helps everyone
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
After service, we pack up, quietly and quickly.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
Common questions in Eridge Green
Could you trade in Eridge Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
- 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