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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Stick Hill
Fish and chip van hire in Stick Hill: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Christmas parties
A chip van near Stick Hill
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Fish and chip van hire in Stick Hill, fried fresh
We keep the menu to the classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. Popular choices include pie and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and we are often booked for work Christmas parties and wakes and celebrations of life.
Somewhere as small as Stick Hill, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm ground matters more than anything. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. In Stick Hill, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Planning a chip van in Stick Hill
Stick Hill is about 5 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Anywhere in TN8, we can fry fresh for your guests. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 24 miles away.
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Hever station, about 0.8 miles north. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Stick Hill. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Anywhere in TN8, we can fry fresh for your guests. Whether your event is on Hartfield Road and Eden Hall or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Stick Hill, we also cover Marsh Green (2 miles west), Cowden (2 miles south), Hammerwood (3 miles south-west), Dormansland (4 miles west) and Dormans Park (5 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (9 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles east), Tonbridge (8 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (13 miles east) and Southborough (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Queen Victoria Hospital (4.6 miles south-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.1 miles north-west).
- Nearby, you will find Queen's Arms (under half a mile south)
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Stick Hill?
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, young and old alike. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Birthday celebrations
- Staff lunches and team days
Historic houses near Stick Hill include Hever Castle (1.5 miles north-east) and Chiddingstone Castle (2.5 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- When payment is due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Why choose a fish and chip van in Stick Hill?
For food that suits almost everyone, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat for your event in Stick Hill. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Hot food handed straight over
- All the chip-shop extras
- Something for guests to gather round
See how we price and the cost guide.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Stick Hill questions
How far is Stick Hill from London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van go 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 coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
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.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It is a full meal on its own. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Also near Stick Hill
Other occasions in Stick Hill
- 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