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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Sandhurst Cross
Planning a fish and chip van in Sandhurst Cross? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Festive get-togethers
Planning an event in Sandhurst Cross?
Bringing the van to Sandhurst Cross
Sandhurst Cross is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. For an event in Sandhurst Cross, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Sandhurst Cross to Canterbury (about 29 miles away).
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. PTAs at schools such as Sandhurst Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Sandhurst Cross. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We take the van to events all over the TN18 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event at a home on Church Road, Bodiam Road and Bourne Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Sandhurst (1 mile north-east), Bodiam (1 mile south-west), Little Conghurst (1 mile north-west), Four Throws (1 mile north-west) and Linkhill (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Tenterden (7 miles north-east), Park Wood (15 miles north), Staplehurst (10 miles north) and Stanhope (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Benenden Hospital (5.4 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Bodiam Manor School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Old Tavern (within half a mile east)
Fish and chip van hire in Sandhurst Cross, cooked to order
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 staff lunches and team days and garden get-togethers, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and gravy.
In a small place like Sandhurst Cross, the van often parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and firm ground matters more than anything. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. In Sandhurst Cross, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, 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.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Make sure the van can get in
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Who books fish and chip van hire in Sandhurst Cross?
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Sandhurst Cross and Kent:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Big birthdays
Among the historic houses close to Sandhurst Cross are Great Dixter (2.5 miles south-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if plans change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
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Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
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.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
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.
For event organisers in Sandhurst Cross
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Sandhurst Cross? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Tell people when the van opens, so they don’t miss out.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Sandhurst Cross
Is Sandhurst Cross close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Sandhurst Cross?
Robertsbridge station, about 4.3 miles south-west of the centre.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and usually costs more per head. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- All the chip-shop extras
- 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