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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Stansted events
Fish and chip van for events in Stansted: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Country shows
- Music and food festivals
- Club open days
Fresh fish and chips in Stansted
Fish and chip van for events in Stansted, fried fresh
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, once the school agrees where the van goes. We are often asked to cater church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and feeding event crew, serving chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Stansted, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Questions from Stansted
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Stansted?
The closest is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Do you do festivals?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we will check.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can the van come to Stansted?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Stansted and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What can visitors choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How it works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. For an evening event in Stansted, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Make sure the van can get in
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Agree who removes waste
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Agree the terms in writing
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
For event organisers in Stansted
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Towns and villages near Stansted
Other occasions in Stansted
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
A chip van compared with other options
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen needed
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Stansted?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Fundraisers
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Food for volunteers
- Community festivals
A school like Wrotham School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if plans change
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Access that avoids crowds
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Event catering near Stansted
Stansted is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For an event in Stansted, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Stansted is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Stansted to London (about 20 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.9 miles south, is the nearest station. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Within about 6 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We cover events in every part of the TN15 postcode area. Local streets include Parsons Lane, Plaxdale Green Road and Hatham Green Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Stansted, we also cover Ash (2 miles north), West Kingsdown (2 miles north-west), West Yoke (2 miles north), Knatts Valley (2 miles west) and Fawkham Green (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Hospital (5.5 miles south-west) and Ightham Court (2.8 miles south).
- 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