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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Maplescombe
We bring a fish and chip van across Maplescombe and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Festive get-togethers
Planning an event in Maplescombe?
How our fish and chip van hire works in Maplescombe
Rain does not stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. It’s a dependable choice for events in any season. We serve mushy peas, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater village fêtes and school fairs and wakes and gatherings after a funeral.
Somewhere as small as Maplescombe, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and firm ground matters more than anything. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Perfect for your event in Maplescombe
A van is food and an occasion in one. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Christmas parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Staff lunches and team days
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Historic houses near Maplescombe include Lullingstone Castle (1.9 miles west). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each item
- What the price includes, item by item
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A short walk from the party
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
How we price a fish and chip van
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
- Cod, haddock or both
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
If you want something everyone will enjoy, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Events in Maplescombe and across Kent
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen needed
Also near Maplescombe
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For event organisers in Maplescombe
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Bringing the van to Maplescombe
Maplescombe is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Maplescombe is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Maplescombe is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 18 miles away.
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Eynsford station, roughly 1.6 miles west of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Maplescombe. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Events anywhere in DA4 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Nearby, we also serve events in West Kingsdown (1 mile south-east), East Hill (1 mile south), Eynsford (1 mile north-west), Knatts Valley (2 miles south) and Speed Gate (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Eynsford Castle (1.5 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (5 miles south-west).
Common questions in Maplescombe
Is Maplescombe close to London?
Roughly 18 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Does the batter contain gluten?
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.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Can you feed a lot of people?
It depends on numbers and timings. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Count children separately
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Plan bins near the queue
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
A short menu keeps service quick.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event. Light matters for evening service: around Maplescombe, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer 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