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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Staplehurst events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Staplehurst.
- Music and food festivals
- Village fêtes
- Club open days
Fish and chip van for events in Staplehurst
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Staplehurst?
Rain does not stop the fryers.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Music and food festivals
- Food for volunteers
- Charity fundraisers and community events
For anyone arriving by train, Staplehurst has its own station, Staplehurst station.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
- How many hours the van serves
How our fish and chip van for events works in Staplehurst
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll tell you quickly whether we can come. For community festivals and food for volunteers, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce and more.
Events near Staplehurst are frequently volunteer-run, so a self-sufficient van helps. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
What affects the price in Staplehurst
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, the address or TN12 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Staplehurst questions
Can you come to a school fair in Staplehurst?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
We can. Give us numbers and a time.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we will check.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Step by step
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. At midsummer, events in Staplehurst stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Staplehurst? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- What’s available on the pitch
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Event catering near Staplehurst
Staplehurst is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. In and around Staplehurst, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your visitors. Staplehurst is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Staplehurst to Canterbury (24 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Staplehurst School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. Running a fête for a church like All Saints Church? A chip van draws people in. Within about 5 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We serve events across TN12 and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on Station Road, High Street and North Down or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve events in Hawkenbury (1 mile north-east), Marden Thorn (2 miles west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles north), Wanshurst Green (2 miles north-west) and Sinkhurst Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Brattle Farm Museum (1 mile south-west) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.7 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include The Railway Tavern (within half a mile north)
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Staplehurst? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a stall visitors will queue for, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Staplehurst. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
What you get with us
- Bookings across Kent, including Staplehurst
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
- Classic food your visitors already know
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
- 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