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Fish and Chip Van for Events for South Stour events
Bring the chip shop to your event in South Stour. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Country shows
- Club open days
- Sports days
A chip van near South Stour
Fish and chip van for events in South Stour, cooked to order
A van suits shows and field events, as long as there is a firm route onto the pitch. On the menu are chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for sports days and country shows.
A fête near South Stour might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Running an event in South Stour
South Stour is about 3 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Around South Stour, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from South Stour to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
If your event is in Poulton Wood, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. School fairs, for a school like Finberry Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Within about 6 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Events anywhere in TN25 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. For events just outside South Stour, we cover Mersham (1 mile north-east), Sevington (2 miles north), Hinxhill Park (2 miles north), Ridgeway (3 miles north-east) and Hinxhill (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (3 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (8 miles east) and Davington (15 miles north).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (2.4 miles north) and Ashford Designer Outlet (2.3 miles north-west). The countryside around South Stour includes Hatch Park.
More for events in South Stour
Who books fish and chip van for events in South Stour?
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In South Stour, people book us for events such as:
- Food for volunteers
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- School summer fairs
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
For anyone arriving by train, Ashford International station, about 2.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How late numbers can change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deposit and payment dates
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book our van in South Stour
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- All the chip-shop extras
- A quote that spells everything out
- Classic food your visitors already know
See how we price and the cost guide.
Where the van can park in South Stour
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Information about power and water
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. In South Stour, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:15pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm.
- 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.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in South Stour
Do you trade at school fairs around South Stour?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can the van park in Poulton Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including South Stour.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your visitors, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
Should I sort the food myself?
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
- 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