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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Poundsbridge events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van in Poundsbridge.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Gatherings after a funeral
Planning an event in Poundsbridge?
What happens on the day
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In Poundsbridge, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Fish and chip van hire in Poundsbridge, cooked to order
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. Typical bookings include visits to care homes and day centres and Fêtes, fairs and school events, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
For a rural spot like Poundsbridge, the setting does plenty of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Nearby places to Poundsbridge
What else we do in Poundsbridge
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
After service, we pack up, quietly and quickly.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Poundsbridge?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Poundsbridge
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Events in Poundsbridge and across Kent
What affects the price in Poundsbridge
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- How far we travel
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
For event organisers in Poundsbridge
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Poundsbridge? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Events we cater in Poundsbridge
A van is food and an occasion in one. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and generous.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Company team days
- Community events and fairs
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthday parties
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, can book the van as a food stall.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each item
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Poundsbridge
Is Poundsbridge too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Poundsbridge?
The closest is Ashurst Kent station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
A fish and chip van in Poundsbridge: local details
Poundsbridge is about 3 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Poundsbridge and the surrounding area. Poundsbridge is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 26 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Ashurst Kent station, about 2.8 miles south-west. Nearby historic houses include Penshurst Place (1.6 miles north-west) and Groombridge Place (2.6 miles south). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book.
We cover events in every part of the TN11 postcode area and the streets around it. We can serve an event on streets such as Penshurst Road and Poundsbridge Hill, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Poundsbridge we cover include Bullingstone (1 mile south-east), Speldhurst (1 mile east), Printstile (1 mile north-east), Stockland Green (1 mile east) and Langton Green (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles south-east), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles east) and Edenbridge (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Chiddingstone Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Poundsbridge include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Schools near Poundsbridge include Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (2.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The George And Dragon pub (0.9 miles east)
- 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