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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Fordcombe
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Fordcombe and the surrounding area.
- Community events and fairs
- Festive get-togethers
- Weddings, especially the evening
A chip van near Fordcombe
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Fordcombe
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. On the menu are sausage and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for summer garden parties and care home visits.
In a hamlet or village like Fordcombe, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Fordcombe, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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For event organisers in Fordcombe
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Fordcombe: venues, parking and local tips
Fordcombe is about 4 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Fordcombe will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 25 miles away.
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Peter, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. For a fundraiser at a school like Fordcombe Church of England Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Fordcombe is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
This part of Kent takes in TN3. Whether your event is on Spring Hill, St Peters Row and Chafford Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For events just outside Fordcombe, we cover Walter's Green (1 mile north-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Ashurst (1 mile south-west), Teasley Mead (1 mile west) and Penshurst (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bolebroke Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (3.6 miles east). The countryside around Fordcombe includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Pubs nearby include Chafford Arms (under half a mile east)
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there is nothing warming on a chilly day. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Bookings across Kent, including Fordcombe
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Fordcombe
How far is Fordcombe from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of 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 will follow the site rules.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you come to Fordcombe?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Fordcombe is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What is fish and chip van hire?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It can be. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
What affects the price in Fordcombe
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
Places near Fordcombe
Also in Fordcombe
Events we cater in Fordcombe
There’s no kitchen needed, so it is at home in car parks, yards and fields where plated meals are hard.
In Fordcombe and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Christmas parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
Coming by train? The nearest station is Ashurst Kent station, about 1.4 miles south-west.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- VAT, if it applies
- 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