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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Staple
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Staple.
- Sports days
- Church fêtes
- Crew and volunteer catering
Fish and chip van for events for Staple events
About our fish and chip van for events in Staple
Country shows and field events suit a van, as long as there is a firm route onto the pitch. Typical bookings include church fêtes and charity fundraisers and community events, serving sausage and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
Rural events near Staple can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Perfect for your event in Staple
It keeps people on site.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Feeding event crew
- Sports club events and race days
- Sports days
- Church fêtes
If visitors are coming by train, Adisham station, about 2.9 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- VAT, if it applies
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
- The length of service
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
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 cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Set a time for helpers’ food
Put bins near the queue.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Also in Staple
About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
How it works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your visitors, and we agree exactly where before the day. In Staple, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:15pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm.
- We start with a few details 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
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. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
A chip van compared with other options
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Common questions in Staple
Which station is closest to Staple?
Adisham station, about 2.9 miles south-west of the centre.
How far is Staple from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we’ll explain the options.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we will check.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Organising a club, school or community event in Staple? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Staple events: pitches and permissions
Staple is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Bookings in Staple come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Staple is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
A summer fête at Church of St James is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
This part of Kent takes in CT3. Your event could be at a house on The Street, Rowan Close and School Lane, wherever the van can park. For events just outside Staple, we cover Barnsole (1 mile south-east), Twitham (1 mile west), Durlock (1 mile north), Flemings (1 mile east) and Guilton (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find White Mill (3.3 miles east). The countryside around Staple includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local pubs include The Three Tuns pub (under half a mile west)
- 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