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Party Fish and Chip Van for Fordcombe events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your party in Fordcombe and the surrounding area.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Family parties with children
Planning an event in Fordcombe?
Why choose party fish and chip van in Fordcombe?
Hot food beats a buffet that is been out for hours.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Family reunions
- Naming days and christenings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
If the day starts at Church of St Peter, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- The van’s size and access needs
- How allergens are handled
- When final numbers are due
Party fish and chip van for your party in Fordcombe
Everything is cooked as people come up, not left out on a table for hours. Whether it is anniversaries and engagement parties and retirement celebrations, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips and more.
Near Fordcombe, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Hosting a chip van party in Fordcombe
Fordcombe is about 4 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cover Fordcombe as standard, so your party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Fordcombe is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 25 miles away.
Guests arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Ashurst Kent station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. Within reach of Fordcombe are historic houses such as Groombridge Place (1.8 miles south) and Penshurst Place (2.3 miles north). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Fordcombe, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We take the van to parties all over TN3. Whether your party is on Spring Hill, St Peters Row and Chafford Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to parties in Walter's Green (1 mile north-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Ashurst (1 mile south-west), Teasley Mead (1 mile west) and Penshurst (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bolebroke Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (3.6 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local pubs include Chafford Arms (within half a mile east)
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- 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.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Also near Fordcombe
What else we do in Fordcombe
Fordcombe: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Fordcombe?
Ashurst Kent station, about 1.4 miles south-west of the centre.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can the van come to our street party?
Frequently, yes. Start the road closure application early.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van, mainly. Mention power and water and we’ll confirm the rest.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send us a photo of the drive
Plan where the queue stands if the van is on the drive.
A gazebo by the hatch keeps the queue dry.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
Next to a DIY barbecue, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your party is.
Why Fordcombe hosts choose us
- Events in Fordcombe and across Kent
- Something for guests to gather round
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
How it works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it’s light in Fordcombe until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Fordcombe? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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- 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