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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Stanford
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Stanford? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Food for volunteers
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Horse and dog shows
Fresh fish and chips in Stanford
Fish and chip van for events in Stanford, cooked to order
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we will tell you quickly whether we can come. For sports days and food for volunteers, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and chips for your guests.
At a field event near Stanford, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A queue area clear of rides and games
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
More for events in Stanford
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Stanford
What’s the nearest station to Stanford?
Westenhanger station, in Stanford itself.
Do you trade at school fairs around Stanford?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can the van come to our fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we are available.
How do you charge at fêtes?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree it in writing.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
What do you need on the pitch?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we will check it works.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Winter fairs in Stanford are dark by about 3:50pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:45pm by late May.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or TN25 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Tell us about the pitch
- Agree who removes waste
- Agree when volunteers will eat
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Event catering near Stanford
Stanford is about 3 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the TN25 area, we can bring the van to you. Stanford is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as All Saints Church, are a natural home for a chip van. A school like Brockhill Park Performing Arts College can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Within about 5 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Anywhere in TN25, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a house on Stone Street and Kennett Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover events in Postling (1 mile north-east), Sellindge (2 miles west), Moorstock (2 miles north-west), Skeete (2 miles north-east) and Woodland (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Hythe (3 miles south-east) and Tower Hamlets (11 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Hythe Museum (2.9 miles south-east) and Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles east). Open spaces near Stanford include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Stanford?
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
Whatever the occasion in Stanford, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Music and food festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports tournaments
For anyone arriving by train, Stanford has its own station, Westenhanger station.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payment is due
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Stanford? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
- 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