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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Stalisfield events
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Stalisfield? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Village fêtes
- Community festivals
- Horse and dog shows
Fresh fish and chips in Stalisfield
Fish and chip van for events in Stalisfield, cooked to order
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, once the school agrees where the van goes. We serve sausage and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips, and we are often booked for festivals and food for volunteers.
At a field event near Stalisfield, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Stalisfield
Other occasions in Stalisfield
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Access that avoids crowds
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
How the day works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Summer events in Stalisfield have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Make sure the van can get in
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Events in Stalisfield and across Kent
- Quick service from the hatch
Stalisfield events: pitches and permissions
Stalisfield is about 6 miles south-west of Preston, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Stalisfield will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Stalisfield is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
An event in Spuckles and Kennelling Woods means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary, are a natural home for a chip van. Within about 7 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Events anywhere in ME13 start with a parking spot for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Stalisfield Green (1 mile west), The Valley (1 mile north), Stocker's Head (2 miles south), Charing Hill (2 miles south) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (7 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (3 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn (0.5 miles west)
Should I sort the food myself?
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’s crisp.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Stalisfield: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Stalisfield?
Charing station, about 2.5 miles south of the centre.
Can the van park in Spuckles and Kennelling Woods?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How do you charge at fêtes?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree it in writing.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What can visitors choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Perfect for your event in Stalisfield
It keeps people on site for longer.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Sports tournaments
- School summer fairs
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Summer fairs
For visitors coming by rail, Charing station, about 2.5 miles south, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
- The van’s size and access needs
- How allergens are handled
What comes out of the fryer
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
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Agree the terms in writing
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
A few benches near the van 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