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Fish and chip van hire in Marlpit Hill, Kent
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van in Marlpit Hill.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Big birthdays
Fish and chip van hire in Marlpit Hill
How our fish and chip van hire works in Marlpit Hill
There is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. For big birthdays and garden get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips for your guests.
Somewhere as small as Marlpit Hill, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For food that suits almost everyone, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice for your event in Marlpit Hill. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
- Bookings across Kent, including Marlpit Hill
See how we price or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Evenings in Marlpit Hill stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
For event organisers in Marlpit Hill
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
FAQs for Marlpit Hill
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
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 normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
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.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can you feed plenty of people?
It depends on numbers and timings. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
Is it a full meal?
Yes. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
Places near Marlpit Hill
Other occasions in Marlpit Hill
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Count children separately
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We park, set up, fry and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
A fish and chip van in Marlpit Hill: local details
Marlpit Hill is about 7 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Across the TN8 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 21 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, Edenbridge station is in Marlpit Hill itself. Nearby historic houses include Chartwell (2.5 miles north) and Hever Castle (2.8 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. Marlpit Hill is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Events anywhere in TN8 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Pit Lane, Main Road and Meadow Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For events just outside Marlpit Hill, we cover Mowshurst (1 mile east), Edenbridge (1 mile south), Troy Town (1 mile west), Pootings (1 mile north-east) and Four Elms (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (7 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (9 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (15 miles east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Haxted Watermill Museum (1.9 miles south-west) and Hever Castle (2.8 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Swan pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Numbers
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
- 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