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Fish and chip van hire in Pearson's Green, Kent
Fish and chip van hire in Pearson's Green: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Birthday celebrations
Fish and chip van hire for Pearson's Green events
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Pearson's Green
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: open service, or food at a fixed time. We will recommend what fits. On the menu are gravy, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re often booked for wakes and celebrations of life and festive get-togethers.
In a rural place like Pearson's Green, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier for everyone.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Towns and villages near Pearson's Green
Other occasions in Pearson's Green
How the day works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Around midsummer it stays light in Pearson's Green until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
A chip van compared with other options
If you want something everyone will enjoy, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Quick service from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Questions from Pearson's Green
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Pearson's Green?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What happens when we hire the van?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Pearson's Green: venues, parking and local tips
Pearson's Green is about 7 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We cover Pearson's Green as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Mascalls School, can book the van as a food stall. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Paddock Wood station, roughly 2 miles north-west of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Pearson's Green. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Wherever your event is in TN12, we can fry fresh for your guests. For events just outside Pearson's Green, we cover Castle Hill (1 mile south-west), Mile Oak (1 mile west), Palmer's Green (1 mile south-west), Claygate (1 mile north-east) and Queen Street (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (8 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles west), Tonbridge (7 miles west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find The Hop Farm Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (5.1 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The Castle Inn (0.6 miles south-west)
- 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