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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Paddock Wood events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Paddock Wood. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Christmas parties
- Summer garden parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
Planning an event in Paddock Wood?
A chip van compared with other options
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. The van cooks right there, so it’s crisp when it is handed over. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why Paddock Wood hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Paddock Wood
Fish and chips is generous food: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. We’re often asked to cater evening wedding food and work Christmas parties, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips.
A place like Paddock Wood frequently has a hall, a club or a pub car park nearby; the van can work at any of them, with permission. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Paddock Wood, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Occasions we serve in Paddock Wood
It’s familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Staff thank-you lunches
Coming by train? Paddock Wood station is in Paddock Wood itself.
Questions to ask before you book
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
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Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Paddock Wood
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Paddock Wood
Can the van park in Foal Hurst Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Paddock Wood from London?
About 31 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; tell us which you’d like for your event.
Do you cover Paddock Wood?
We do. We serve events in Paddock Wood and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Paddock Wood?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
A fish and chip van in Paddock Wood: local details
Paddock Wood is about 5 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the TN12 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Paddock Wood is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Paddock Wood to London (31 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Paddock Wood Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St Andrew's Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
For events in TN12, we just need to know where the van can park. We can serve an event on streets such as Church Road, Station Road and Forest Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Paddock Wood sits on or near the B2017 and B2160, which makes travel to your event easy. Other places close to Paddock Wood we cover include Whetsted (1 mile north-west), Colt's Hill (1 mile west), Five Oak Green (2 miles west), Matfield (2 miles south-west) and Brenchley (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-west), Tonbridge (5 miles west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tunbridge Wells Hospital (4 miles south-west) and The Hop Farm Museum (1.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Mascalls School (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include John Brunt V.C. Pub (less than half a mile north)
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
- Service time
- The date and time of year
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
- 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