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Fish and Chip Van Hire in The Moor
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in The Moor. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Community events and fairs
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings and evening receptions
Planning an event in The Moor?
About our fish and chip van hire in The Moor
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. It’s why a chip van suits so many occasions in The Moor. We serve gravy, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater gatherings after a funeral and christmas parties.
In a rural place like The Moor, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
- Service time
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to The Moor
Other occasions in The Moor
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
The process
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. Planning an evening event in The Moor? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we arrive well before service. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Who books fish and chip van hire in The Moor?
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
In The Moor and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Milestone birthday parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Staff thank-you lunches
Parks such as Collingwood Nature Reserve generally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
- The van’s size and access needs
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Common questions in The Moor
What’s the nearest station to The Moor?
Etchingham station, about 3.3 miles south-west of the centre.
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 follow the site rules.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
It is a full meal on its own. You can add your own desserts if you like.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including The Moor.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Can the van come to The Moor?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including The Moor. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire around The Moor
The Moor is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in The Moor. We cover 922 places across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from The Moor to Canterbury (about 30 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Marlborough House School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Etchingham station, roughly 3.3 miles south-west of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of The Moor. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Anywhere in TN18, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event at a home on The Moor, Pipers Lane and The Chestnuts or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For events just outside The Moor, we cover Hawkhurst (1 mile north-east), Little Conghurst (1 mile east), Pipsden (1 mile north-east), Four Throws (1 mile east) and Beal's Green (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (8 miles east), Southborough (13 miles north-west) and Park Wood (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.6 miles west).
- Schools near The Moor include Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Eight Bells Hotel (less than half a mile south)
- 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