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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Parker's Green events
We bring a fish and chip van across Parker's Green and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Staff lunches and team days
- Festive get-togethers
Fish and chip van hire for Parker's Green events
About our fish and chip van hire in Parker's Green
There’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. Whether it is visits to care homes and day centres and company team days, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips and more.
For a rural spot like Parker's Green, the setting does plenty of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- Service time
- Access and parking
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Parker's Green?
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, young and old alike. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Staff lunches and team days
- Birthday celebrations
- Gatherings after a funeral
If you are gathering after a service at a church like St Andrew, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Before you book anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When payment is due
- Whether there is a minimum
- How many hours the van serves
Places near Parker's Green
Other occasions in Parker's Green
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Parker's Green questions
Is Parker's Green too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
We are gathering after a service at St Andrew: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
The process
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Late September evenings in Parker's Green lose the light at about 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Related guides
Parker's Green: venues, parking and local tips
Parker's Green is about 2 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. From the centre of Parker's Green to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Parker's Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Woodlands Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Coming by train? The closest railway station is Tonbridge station, roughly 2.4 miles south-west of the centre.
Anywhere in TN11, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a house on Hadlow Road East, Three Elm Lane and Cuckoo Lane, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve events in Pittswood (1 mile north), Hadlow (1 mile north-east), Golden Green (1 mile east), Barnes Street (2 miles east) and Goose Green (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south), Gravesend (15 miles north), Northfleet (15 miles north) and Swanley (14 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Hadlow Tower museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Parker's Green includes Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Hadlow Rural Community School (1 mile north-east) and Hadlow Rural Community School (1 mile north-east)
- Local pubs include Three Squirrels pub (0.8 miles north)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and typically costs more per head. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Bookings across Kent, including Parker's Green
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- 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