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Fish and chip van hire in Sinkhurst Green, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Sinkhurst Green and across Kent.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Christmas parties
Fish and chip van hire in Sinkhurst Green
Fish and chip van hire in Sinkhurst Green, cooked to order
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field in and around Sinkhurst Green. Whether it is garden get-togethers and visits to care homes and day centres, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
In a rural place like Sinkhurst Green, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A short walk from the party
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Sinkhurst Green
Do you come 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.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you cover Sinkhurst Green?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Sinkhurst Green and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It depends on numbers and timings. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
Is it a full meal?
It is a full meal on its own. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Count children separately
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we arrive well before service. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Organising a club, school or community event in Sinkhurst Green? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
A fish and chip van in Sinkhurst Green: local details
Sinkhurst Green is about 8 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Sinkhurst Green is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, Headcorn station is about 2 miles away. Churches such as Church of St Mary rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does. Sinkhurst Green is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We take the van to events all over TN17. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Frittenden (1 mile south), Knox Bridge (2 miles south-west), Hawkenbury (2 miles north), Staplehurst (2 miles north-west) and Cranbrook Common (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles north), Ashford (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Kings Hill (11 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Kent Firefighting Museum (1.6 miles south-east) and Benenden Hospital (4.6 miles south).
- Local pubs include Bell And Jorrocks Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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.
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Around midsummer it stays light in Sinkhurst Green until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN17 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
- The day of the week
Larger groups normally 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.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Occasions we serve in Sinkhurst Green
There is no kitchen needed, so it is at home in car parks, yards and fields where plated meals are hard.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Sinkhurst Green and Kent:
- Work Christmas parties
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Garden get-togethers
- Weddings, especially the evening
PTAs at schools such as Frittenden Church of England Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Before booking anyone
- When final numbers are due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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