Kent · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in Colt's Hill
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your party in Colt's Hill.
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Family parties with children
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Fresh fish and chips in Colt's Hill
Why choose party fish and chip van in Colt's Hill?
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Colt's Hill book the van for events such as:
- Family parties with children
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
For guests coming by train, Paddock Wood station, about 1.5 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any minimum charge
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
About our party fish and chip van in Colt's Hill
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a chip van too, with the right permissions in place. On the menu are mushy peas, cod and chips and gravy, and we are frequently booked for family celebrations after a christening and street parties and neighbourhood events.
In a small place like Colt's Hill, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the route. Everything is fried fresh at your party, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Questions from Colt's Hill
Can the van park in Foal Hurst Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Colt's Hill?
Paddock Wood station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before booking.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Party venues around Colt's Hill
Colt's Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Bookings in Colt's Hill come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Colt's Hill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 30 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Five Oak Green Church, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. Parks such as Foal Hurst Wood normally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Colt's Hill, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Parties anywhere in TN12 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Colts Hill and Maidstone Road, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve parties in Capel (1 mile west), Five Oak Green (1 mile north), Paddock Wood (1 mile east), Matfield (1 mile south-east) and Whetsted (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-west), Tonbridge (4 miles north-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tonbridge Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and The Hop Farm Museum (2.3 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Colt's Hill include Mascalls School (1.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Dovecote Inn (0.5 miles west)
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Make sure the van can park legally
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
It’s worth telling the neighbours, or invite them.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
Places near Colt's Hill
What else we do in Colt's Hill
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. Sunset in Colt's Hill drops to about 7:00pm by late September and 3:55pm by December, so think about lighting by the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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 are done.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
- 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