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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Palmer's Green events
Fish and chip van hire in Palmer's Green: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Summer garden parties
- Evening wedding food
Planning an event in Palmer's Green?
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Palmer's Green? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Fish and chip van hire in Palmer's Green, fried fresh
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn in and around Palmer's Green. We serve sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we are often booked for gatherings after a funeral and staff thank-you lunches.
In a small place like Palmer's Green, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Nearby places to Palmer's Green
Also in Palmer's Green
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Planning a chip van in Palmer's Green
Palmer's Green is about 6 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Palmer's Green is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Palmer's Green is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. If guests are travelling by rail, Paddock Wood station is about 2.3 miles away. Palmer's Green is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We serve events across TN12 and the streets around it. We also bring the van to events in Castle Hill (1 mile north-east), Pearson's Green (1 mile north-east), Horsmonden (1 mile south-east), Mile Oak (1 mile north) and Hazel Street (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles west), Tonbridge (7 miles north-west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Old Scotney Castle (4.1 miles south) and The Hop Farm Museum (3.2 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Mascalls School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Halfway House Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Occasions we serve in Palmer's Green
A van is food and an occasion in one. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Festive get-togethers
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Big birthdays
Churches such as Parish Church of All Saints rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does.
Before booking anyone
- How allergens are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
Common questions in Palmer's Green
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Palmer's Green close to London?
About 32 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; tell us which you’d like for your event.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van comes to you, fry everything to order, and serve when you are ready to eat.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Palmer's Green
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cover Palmer's Green and the whole of Kent
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. Around midsummer it stays light in Palmer's Green until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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