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Fish and chip van for parties in Marlpit Hill, Kent
Party fish and chip van in Marlpit Hill: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Anniversary celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
Party fish and chip van for Marlpit Hill events
Common questions in Marlpit Hill
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Marlpit Hill too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
When should we book for a summer party?
Weekends from May to September are busiest, so it pays to ask early.
Is there a kids’ option?
Sausage and chips, usually. Let us know numbers and ages.
How our party fish and chip van works in Marlpit Hill
The queue at the hatch gets people mixing. For anniversary celebrations and retirement parties, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
A country party near Marlpit Hill is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Why choose party fish and chip van in Marlpit Hill?
Everyone from toddlers to grandparents enjoys it, which makes it perfect for family celebrations.
In Marlpit Hill and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Garden get-togethers
- Children’s parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Big birthdays
Among the historic houses close to Marlpit Hill are Chartwell (2.5 miles north) and Hever Castle (2.8 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
Before you book anyone
- How allergens are handled
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
- If the price includes VAT
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Marlpit Hill
- No surprises in your quote
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Something for guests to gather round
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Places near Marlpit Hill
More for events in Marlpit Hill
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Marlpit Hill
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Chips
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Sunset in Marlpit Hill is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Marlpit Hill, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
Marlpit Hill parties: what to know
Marlpit Hill is about 7 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Around Marlpit Hill, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Marlpit Hill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Marlpit Hill to London (21 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Edenbridge station serves Marlpit Hill directly. If the day starts at Church of St Peter and St Paul, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Marlpit Hill, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We take the van to parties all over the TN8 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your party is on Pit Lane, Main Road and Meadow Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve parties in Mowshurst (1 mile east), Edenbridge (1 mile south), Troy Town (1 mile west), Pootings (1 mile north-east) and Four Elms (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (7 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (9 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (15 miles east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Haxted Watermill Museum (1.9 miles south-west) and Hever Castle (2.8 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The Swan pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- 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