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Fish and chip van for parties in Crockham Hill, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your party to Crockham Hill and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Naming days and christenings
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Engagement parties
Planning an event in Crockham Hill?
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Ensure the van can park legally
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
It’s worth telling the neighbours.
A gazebo by the hatch keeps the queue dry.
About our party fish and chip van in Crockham Hill
A chip van turns a party into an occasion without anyone being stuck in the kitchen. The van parks, the fryers go on and the food goes out hot. Typical bookings include leaving parties and street parties, serving pie and chips, curry sauce and gravy.
A country party near Crockham Hill is perfect for fish and chips: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. In Crockham Hill, a June party has light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:05pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you’re eating late.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check access for the van and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, park up and heat the fryers.
- We fry fresh and serve from the hatch as your guests come up.
- Afterwards, we clear up and leave you to it.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your party, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Hosting a chip van party in Crockham Hill
Crockham Hill is about 6 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of Crockham Hill or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Crockham Hill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Crockham Hill to London (19 miles away).
A christening at Holy Trinity Church followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. Among the historic houses close to Crockham Hill are Chartwell (1 mile north-east) and Quebec House (2.2 miles north). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules.
Wherever your party is in TN8, we can bring the van to you. That could mean a party at a home on Deanery Road, Main Road and Spout Lane, wherever the van can park. For parties just outside Crockham Hill, we cover Goodley Stock (1 mile north), Pootings (1 mile south-east), Puddledock (1 mile east), The Chart (1 mile north-west) and Troy Town (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Sevenoaks (6 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-east), Tonbridge (10 miles east), Swanley (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles east) and Paddock Wood (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Hever Castle (4 miles south-east) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
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.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Why choose party fish and chip van in Crockham Hill?
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away, which makes the morning after much easier.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Milestone birthdays
- Summer garden parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Edenbridge station, about 1.9 miles south.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any minimum charge
- Whether VAT is included
Crockham Hill questions
How far is Crockham Hill from London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re gathering after a service at Holy Trinity Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you come to Crockham Hill?
We do. Crockham Hill is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Towns and villages near Crockham Hill
More for events in Crockham Hill
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Crockham Hill? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
A chip van compared with other options
A venue plus caterer can be expensive. With a van, home becomes the venue. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No surprises in your quote
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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