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Party Fish and Chip Van in Cranbrook Common
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your party in Cranbrook Common.
- Engagement parties
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Get-togethers with old friends
Book the van in Cranbrook Common
How our party fish and chip van works in Cranbrook Common
It feels like a treat, but stays relaxed: paper portions of fish and chips in the garden. For garden get-togethers and retirement celebrations, we can cook curry sauce, gravy and sausage and chips for your guests.
In a small place like Cranbrook Common, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the route. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Midsummer parties in Cranbrook Common stay bright until about 9:15pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:00pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you’re eating late.
- We start with a few details about your party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Share the timings for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN17 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Cranbrook Common
It feels like a treat, and it gets people talking.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Christenings and naming days
- Retirement celebrations
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
- How many hours the van serves
FAQs for Cranbrook Common
Do you come out to small places like Cranbrook Common?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Cranbrook Common?
Staplehurst station, about 3.5 miles north of the centre.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Is there a kids’ option?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Planning a party in Cranbrook Common
Cranbrook Common is about 10 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Parties in Cranbrook Common are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Cranbrook Common is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Staplehurst station is about 3.5 miles away. Cranbrook Common is within about 3 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in TN17, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also serve parties in Sissinghurst (1 mile south), Wilsley Pound (1 mile south-west), Knox Bridge (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (2 miles south-west) and Frittenden (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north-west) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (1 mile east) and Sissinghurst Castle (1 mile east).
- Pubs nearby include The Bull Public House (0.9 miles south)
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
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.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Show us where the van would go
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
Have bins and napkins by the van.
Plan cover in case of showers.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Cranbrook Common
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
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How we price a fish and chip van for your party
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Hiring a hall and a caterer adds up. A van on the drive keeps it simple. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Cranbrook Common
- All the chip-shop extras
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Events in Cranbrook Common and across Kent
- 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