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Fish and chip van hire in Southborough, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Southborough and the surrounding area.
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Fish and chip van hire for Southborough events
About our fish and chip van hire in Southborough
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. We are often asked to cater village fêtes and school fairs and summer garden parties, serving gravy, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
In a smaller place like Southborough, a garden party with the van on the drive is frequently the simplest option: no hire fees, and fish and chips for everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Let us know how the van reaches the house. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which helps if some guests don’t eat pork. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Events in Southborough and across Kent
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Hot food handed straight over
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- The day of the week
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Nearby places to Southborough
Also in Southborough
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Southborough: venues, parking and local tips
Southborough is about 1 mile north of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For events in Southborough, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 28 miles away.
Churches such as Christ Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by normally does. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Southborough CofE Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Southborough, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Here we cover the TN4 and TN2 postcode area. Your event could be at a house on London Road, Church Road and Norton Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Being close to the A26, Southborough is simple for us to get to with the van. For events just outside Southborough, we cover High Brooms (1 mile south-east), Stockland Green (1 mile west), Bidborough (1 mile north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile south) and Speldhurst (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Tonbridge (3 miles north), Kings Hill (10 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent and Sussex Hospital (1.4 miles south) and Tonbridge Castle (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Southborough include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Nearby schools include St Gregory's Catholic School (0.5 miles south) and St Gregory's Catholic School (0.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Flying Dutchman pub (under half a mile south-east)
The process
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your event. Late September evenings in Southborough lose the light at about 7:00pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Southborough, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Perfect for your event in Southborough
It’s familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Evening wedding food
- Garden get-togethers
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Company team days
Thinking of using Barnett's Wood? Parks typically need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for each item
- The deposit and payment dates
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Southborough
Could you trade in Barnett's Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is Southborough close to London?
About 28 miles from central London, and well within our area.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can the van come to Southborough?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Southborough is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
- 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