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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Key's Green
We bring a fish and chip van across Key's Green and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Book the van in Key's Green
How our fish and chip van hire works in Key's Green
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We will suggest what suits your event. For big birthdays and weddings and evening receptions, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Somewhere as small as Key's Green, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm ground matters more than anything. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Key's Green
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve after a service at Chapel Of Ease Of St Luke?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Key's Green, it stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
A chip van compared with other options
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, nobody misses the event. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No kitchen needed
- We cover Key's Green and the whole of Kent
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Key's Green: venues, parking and local tips
Key's Green is about 4 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Events in Key's Green are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 30 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Frant station, about 3.5 miles south-west. Thinking of using Brenchley Wood? Parks usually need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. Key's Green is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Wherever your event is in TN12, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Cryals Road and Beech Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve events in Lamberhurst Quarter (1 mile south), Petteridge (1 mile north-east), Pembury (2 miles north-west), Matfield (2 miles north-east) and Brenchley (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles west), Tonbridge (6 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north) and Foley Park (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Pembury Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Old Scotney Castle (3.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Key's Green includes Bewl Water and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local pubs include The Blue Boys Inn (under half a mile west)
What affects the price in Key's Green
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Planning a fish and chip van in Key's Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- A short menu helps everyone
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Places near Key's Green
More for events in Key's Green
- 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