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Fish and chip van for parties in Rusthall, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Rusthall and the surrounding area.
- Engagement parties
- Family reunions
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
Book the van in Rusthall
How our party fish and chip van works in Rusthall
The queue at the hatch gets people mixing, which is what a party is all about. We’re frequently asked to cater retirement celebrations and christenings and naming days, serving pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Around Rusthall, a garden and a drive is all you need. The van fits right in. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your party, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Who books party fish and chip van in Rusthall?
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away, which makes the morning after much easier.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Engagement parties
- Family parties with children
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Summer garden parties
If the day starts at St Paul's Church Centre, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether there is a minimum
- Payment terms and deposit
Why choose a fish and chip van in Rusthall?
Ordering in for a crowd means long waits. The van cooks right there. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, the address or TN4 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the party.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. Sunset in Rusthall 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.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check where the van can park and send a price.
- On the day, we park up and get the fryers going.
- We fry fresh and serve from the hatch as your guests come up.
- We pack up when we are done and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your party, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Rusthall questions
Which station is closest to Rusthall?
The closest is Tunbridge Wells station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
We are gathering after a service at St Paul's Church Centre: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Will the van fit on our drive?
That depends on the space and the route in. Tell us about gates, slopes and overhead branches, and we’ll advise.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Towns and villages near Rusthall
More for events in Rusthall
Hosting a chip van party in Rusthall
Rusthall is about 2 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Rusthall and nearby villages. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 26 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Groombridge Place (2.2 miles south-west) and Penshurst Place (3.3 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Tunbridge Wells station, about 1.5 miles east. Rusthall is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Parties anywhere in TN4 and TN3 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Streets in the area include Rusthall High Street, Hill View Road and Manor Road, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover parties in Langton Green (1 mile west), Bullingstone (1 mile north-west), Speldhurst (1 mile north-west), Stockland Green (1 mile north) and Broadwater Down (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (7 miles east), Edenbridge (9 miles north-west) and Staplehurst (14 miles east).
A little further out are Tonbridge Castle (4.5 miles north-east) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (1.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Barden Lake and Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include Rose Hill School (0.7 miles east) and Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (0.9 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Oak pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A spot near your guests
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- 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