Kent · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Mowshurst events
Bring the chip shop to your event in Mowshurst. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Company team days
Fresh fish and chips in Mowshurst
Fish and chip van hire in Mowshurst, fried fresh
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. Popular choices include haddock and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for gatherings after a funeral and company team days.
In a small place like Mowshurst, the van often parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and firm ground matters more than anything. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
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.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before you book
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Bringing the van to Mowshurst
Mowshurst is about 7 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Mowshurst. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 21 miles away.
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. For anyone arriving by rail, Edenbridge station is about 0.6 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Mowshurst. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Here we cover the TN8 postcode area. Nearby, we also serve events in Marlpit Hill (1 mile west), Edenbridge (1 mile south-west), Pootings (1 mile north), Four Elms (1 mile north-east) and Troy Town (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to 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 (2.3 miles south-west) and Hever Castle (2.3 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The Swan pub (0.6 miles west)
Towns and villages near Mowshurst
Other occasions in Mowshurst
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Mowshurst questions
What’s the nearest station to Mowshurst?
Edenbridge station, about 0.6 miles west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Mowshurst?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What happens when we hire the van?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Mowshurst?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Planning an evening event in Mowshurst? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Mowshurst
It’s familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Company team days
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
For a fundraiser at a school like Edenbridge Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many hours the van serves
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Count children separately
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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