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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Smarden Bell events
We bring a fish and chip van to Smarden Bell and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Garden get-togethers
- Company team days
- Big birthdays
Fresh fish and chips in Smarden Bell
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Smarden Bell
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. That is why a van works for so many kinds of event in Smarden Bell. Whether it’s weddings and evening receptions and garden get-togethers, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Somewhere like Smarden Bell, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
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What affects the price in Smarden Bell
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning a chip van in Smarden Bell
Smarden Bell is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. For events in Smarden Bell, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Smarden Bell is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Headcorn station is about 2 miles away. For a fundraiser at a school like Smarden Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Smarden Bell is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
This part of Kent takes in TN27, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Bell Lane and Headcorn Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For events just outside Smarden Bell, we cover Swift's Green (1 mile north), Smarden (1 mile south-east), Biddenden Green (1 mile east), Monk's Hill (1 mile south) and Lashenden (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Romden Castle (1.8 miles south-east) and Kent Firefighting Museum (2.8 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bell Inn (under half a mile south)
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, and the food is cooked to order. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before booking
- All the chip-shop extras
- Quick service from the hatch
- Bookings across Kent, including Smarden Bell
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. In Smarden Bell, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Smarden Bell: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Michael?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Smarden Bell from London?
About 41 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Smarden Bell.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
It can be. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you come to Smarden Bell?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Smarden Bell and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What happens when we hire the van?
The van comes to you, cook fresh on site, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Confirm allergies by email
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we get there in good time. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Occasions we serve in Smarden Bell
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Staff lunches and team days
- Summer garden parties
- Evening wedding food
- Fish and chip days at care homes
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Michael, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
What your quote should include
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deadline for final numbers
- How much space the van takes up
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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