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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Yopps Green
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van in Yopps Green.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Milestone birthday parties
- Visits to care homes and day centres
A chip van near Yopps Green
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Fish and chip van hire in Yopps Green, cooked to order
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. We serve haddock and chips, gravy and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater wakes and gatherings after a funeral and care home visits.
In a rural place like Yopps Green, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Planning an evening event in Yopps Green? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- You share 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van in Yopps Green? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
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.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Bringing the van to Yopps Green
Yopps Green is about 5 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Yopps Green, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. Yopps Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Yopps Green to London (23 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Plaxtol Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. Parks such as Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve generally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Yopps Green. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We cover events in every part of TN15. That could mean an event at a home on Sheet Hill and Yopps Green, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Yopps Green, we also cover Sheet Hill (1 mile north-west), Ivy Hatch (1 mile west), Ightham (1 mile north-west), Shipbourne (1 mile south) and Oldbury (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (2.1 miles north) and Sevenoaks Hospital (4.6 miles west).
- Local schools include Wrotham School (2.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Plough Public House (0.9 miles north-east)
Common questions in Yopps Green
Is Yopps Green close to London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Yopps Green?
Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2 miles north of the centre.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Count children separately
- A short menu helps everyone
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
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 date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What you get with us
- Events in Yopps Green and across Kent
- A clear quote before booking
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
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More for events in Yopps Green
- 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