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Fish and chip van for parties in Lamberhurst, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Lamberhurst and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Retirement celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
- Get-togethers with old friends
Party fish and chip van for Lamberhurst events
Party fish and chip van for your party in Lamberhurst
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot and crisp, rather than sitting on a buffet table all afternoon. We’re often asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and garden parties and summer get-togethers, with curry sauce, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Lamberhurst, 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. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your party, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Who books party fish and chip van in Lamberhurst?
With a van, the host gets to enjoy the party. It’s also a bit of fun.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Lamberhurst and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Family reunions
- Street parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether there is a minimum
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Send us a photo of the drive
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Arrange an alternative if needed
Keep the queue away from the road.
Put the menu up by the van.
Places near Lamberhurst
Other occasions in Lamberhurst
For event organisers in Lamberhurst
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Organising a club, school or community event in Lamberhurst? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Lamberhurst parties: what to know
Lamberhurst is about 6 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Lamberhurst and nearby villages. Lamberhurst is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 29 miles away.
For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Wadhurst station, roughly 3.9 miles south-west of the centre. Among the historic houses close to Lamberhurst are Scotney Castle (0.9 miles south-east) and Wadhurst Castle (3.6 miles south-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Lamberhurst, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Parties anywhere in TN3 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From High Street, Church Road and Clivedon Court or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Lamberhurst, we also cover Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles north-west), Key's Green (3 miles north-west), Petteridge (3 miles north), Brenchley (4 miles north) and Matfield (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles north-west), Tonbridge (8 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north) and Foley Park (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Ticehurst House Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Old Scotney Castle (1 mile south-east). Within reach you will find Bewl Water.
- Pubs nearby include Horse And Groom Public House (under half a mile south-west)
How it works
Here’s how the day usually runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. Sunset in Lamberhurst drops to about 7:00pm by late September and 3:55pm by December, so think about lighting by the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A short walk from the party
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the party.
Common questions in Lamberhurst
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
- 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