Kent · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Matfield, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your party to Matfield and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Retirement celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
- Milestone birthdays
Planning an event in Matfield?
Why choose a fish and chip van in Matfield?
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
What you get with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A quote that spells everything out
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Party fish and chip van for your party in Matfield
A chip van works for birthdays, garden parties and family celebrations. Everyone from toddlers to grandparents knows what they’re getting. On the menu are curry sauce, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we’re often booked for garden parties and summer get-togethers and family celebrations after a christening.
In a small place like Matfield, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Towns and villages near Matfield
What else we do in Matfield
Hosting a chip van party in Matfield
Matfield is about 5 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For parties in Matfield, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Matfield. Matfield is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Matfield to London (31 miles away).
Guests arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Paddock Wood station, roughly 2.1 miles north of the centre. Parks such as Brenchley Wood normally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Matfield, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in TN12, we can fry fresh for your guests. From Standings Close, Homebush Green and Chestnut Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover parties in Petteridge (1 mile south-east), Brenchley (1 mile east), Colt's Hill (1 mile north-west), Key's Green (2 miles south-west) and Paddock Wood (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles west), Tonbridge (5 miles north-west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tunbridge Wells Hospital (2.9 miles west) and The Hop Farm Museum (3.1 miles north). Open spaces near Matfield include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Matfield include Mascalls School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Poet at Matfield pub (within half a mile west)
Diets, allergies and planning
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
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- A picture of the parking spot helps
After service, we pack up and leave the drive tidy.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
FAQs for Matfield
Is Matfield 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.
Could you trade in Brenchley Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before you book.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
Each quote is put together for your party. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Should I sort the food myself?
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. In Matfield, a June party has light until about 9:15pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:00pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you are eating late.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know the serving time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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