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Fish and chip van hire in Speldhurst, Kent
Fish and chip van hire in Speldhurst: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Summer garden parties
- Staff lunches and team days
- Big birthdays
Fresh fish and chips in Speldhurst
Fish and chip van hire in Speldhurst, fried fresh
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. We’re frequently asked to cater christmas parties and wakes and gatherings after a funeral, serving sausage and chips, gravy and curry sauce.
For a rural spot like Speldhurst, the setting does plenty of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests usually gather round the hatch once service starts. Evenings in Speldhurst stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
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.
Speldhurst: venues, parking and local tips
Speldhurst is about 2 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Speldhurst. Speldhurst is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 27 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Penshurst Place (2.1 miles north-west) and Groombridge Place (2.7 miles south-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking. If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
We take the van to events all over the TN3 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event at a home on Northfields, St Mary's Lane and Penshurst Road, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Speldhurst, we also cover Bullingstone (1 mile south-west), Poundsbridge (1 mile west), Stockland Green (1 mile east), Printstile (1 mile north) and Rusthall (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Tonbridge (4 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles east), Edenbridge (8 miles north-west) and Allington (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Victoria Place (2.4 miles south-east) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Speldhurst includes Barden Lake and Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Speldhurst include Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (1.5 miles south-east) and Rose Hill School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The George And Dragon pub (within half a mile south-east)
Common questions in Speldhurst
Is Speldhurst close to London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Speldhurst?
Tunbridge Wells station, about 2.5 miles south-east of the centre.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Frequently, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van.
Tell people when the van opens.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
- 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.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
Send us the date, the address or TN3 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For food that suits almost everyone, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why Speldhurst hosts choose us
- We cover Speldhurst and the whole of Kent
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Speldhurst?
Everyone knows what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Speldhurst, people book us for occasions like:
- Evening wedding food
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Festive get-togethers
- 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.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Allergen information for each item
Nearby places to Speldhurst
Also in Speldhurst
- 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