Kent · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Petteridge
Bring the chip shop to your event in Petteridge. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Community events and fairs
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Care home visits
Planning an event in Petteridge?
Fish and chip van hire in Petteridge, fried fresh
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather does not stop us. That makes it a safe bet for British events. We are frequently asked to cater birthday celebrations and wakes and celebrations of life, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce.
In a rural place like Petteridge, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
A chip van compared with other options
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cover Petteridge and the whole of Kent
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Fish and chip van hire around Petteridge
Petteridge is about 5 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Petteridge and the surrounding area. Petteridge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 31 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Brenchley and Matfield Church of England 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 Ebenezer Church (Matfield), the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. Petteridge is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Wherever your event is in TN12, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve an event on streets such as Petteridge Lane, Porters Close and Tibbs Court Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Petteridge we cover include Matfield (1 mile north-west), Brenchley (1 mile north-east), Key's Green (1 mile south-west), Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles south-west) and Colt's Hill (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles west), Tonbridge (6 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tunbridge Wells Hospital (3.2 miles west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Petteridge include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Mascalls School (1.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Hop Bine pub (under half a mile north-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Give us separate numbers for children
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Nearby places to Petteridge
What else we do in Petteridge
Petteridge: your questions answered
Can the van park in Brenchley Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Petteridge close to London?
About 32 miles from central London.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
It is a full meal on its own. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Does a chip van work for big events?
That depends on how many and how quickly. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A spot near your guests
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Petteridge
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Step by step
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. By late September, sunset in Petteridge is around 7:00pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in 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