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Fish and chip van hire in Flishinghurst, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van hire in Flishinghurst.
- Company team days
- Birthday celebrations
- Evening wedding food
Planning an event in Flishinghurst?
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there’s nothing warming on a chilly day. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Flishinghurst hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
About our fish and chip van hire in Flishinghurst
There is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. Typical bookings include community events and fairs and fish and chip days at care homes, serving gravy, mushy peas and cod and chips.
For a rural spot like Flishinghurst, the setting does plenty 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.
Flishinghurst: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Flishinghurst?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Flishinghurst close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Yes. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Flishinghurst, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Flishinghurst
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Occasions we serve in Flishinghurst
It needs no kitchen, so it’s at home in car parks, yards and fields where plated meals are hard.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Flishinghurst book the van for occasions like:
- Work Christmas parties
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Garden get-togethers
Nearby historic houses include Scotney Castle (4.5 miles west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
Places near Flishinghurst
What else we do in Flishinghurst
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Confirm allergies by email
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
Once everyone is fed, we pack up.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. We handle the cooking and serving. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Flishinghurst, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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A fish and chip van in Flishinghurst: local details
Flishinghurst is about 11 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the TN17 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Flishinghurst to Canterbury (about 27 miles away).
Parks such as Crane Valley typically need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. Coming by train? Marden station, about 4.6 miles north, is the nearest station. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Flishinghurst. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Here we cover the TN17 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. We also bring the van to events in Colliers Green (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (1 mile east), Wilsley Pound (2 miles east), Horden (2 miles north) and Sissinghurst (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles east).
- Schools near Flishinghurst include High Weald Academy (1.1 miles south-east)
For event organisers in Flishinghurst
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
- 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