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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Little Conghurst
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van hire in Little Conghurst.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Care home visits
Planning an event in Little Conghurst?
About our fish and chip van hire in Little Conghurst
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. Typical bookings include visits to care homes and day centres and garden parties and summer get-togethers, serving cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Somewhere like Little Conghurst, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Little Conghurst?
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Little Conghurst and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
- Staff thank-you lunches
PTAs at schools such as Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether travel is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Why choose a fish and chip van in Little Conghurst?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Little Conghurst hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See how we price or the cost guide.
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Other occasions in Little Conghurst
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Count children separately
- A short menu helps everyone
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we get there in good time. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Little Conghurst
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. By late September, sunset in Little Conghurst is around 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
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Fish and chip van hire around Little Conghurst
Little Conghurst is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. For events in Little Conghurst, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We serve 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
Thinking of using Collingwood Nature Reserve? Parks normally need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Etchingham station, roughly 4.1 miles south-west of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Little Conghurst, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Events anywhere in TN18 start with a parking spot for the van. If your venue is just outside Little Conghurst, we also cover Four Throws (1 mile north-east), Pipsden (1 mile north), The Moor (1 mile west), Hawkhurst (1 mile north-west) and Sandhurst Cross (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (8 miles east), Southborough (14 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north) and Staplehurst (9 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Benenden Hospital (5.3 miles north-east).
- Local schools include Marlborough House School (1.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Oak And Ivy Public House (0.6 miles north)
Little Conghurst questions
Is Little Conghurst too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We are gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It can be. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
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 fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you feed plenty of people?
That depends on how many and how quickly. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
- 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