Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Staplestreet, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Staplestreet? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Music and food festivals
- Fundraisers
- Country shows
Fresh fish and chips in Staplestreet
Fish and chip van for events in Staplestreet, cooked to order
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers, or both. We’re often asked to cater fundraisers and agricultural and country shows, serving curry sauce, sausage and chips and chips.
Rural events near Staplestreet can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
Staplestreet events: pitches and permissions
Staplestreet is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. For events in Staplestreet, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Staplestreet. Staplestreet is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Staplestreet to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Selling station, about 1.9 miles south. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Michael, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. The coast is within about 6 miles of Staplestreet, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
This part of Kent takes in ME13, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Staple Street, Forge Farm Row and Staplestreet Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to events in Slutshole (1 mile north-east), Hernhill (1 mile north-east), Goodnestone (1 mile north-west), Culmers (1 mile north) and Dargate (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.2 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include White Horse Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Staplestreet?
It keeps people on site.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Staplestreet:
- Country shows
- Community open days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Food for volunteers
If your event is in Mount Ephraim Gardens, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether travel is included
- Any minimum charge
Other occasions in Staplestreet
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Staplestreet questions
How far is Staplestreet from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Could you trade in Mount Ephraim Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for visitors.
Do you cover Staplestreet?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Staplestreet and the rest of Kent. To check your date, use our quote form.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we’ll explain the options before booking.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a chip van is hard to beat in Staplestreet. A chip van often 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
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No surprises in your quote
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event in Staplestreet. Winter fairs in Staplestreet are dark by about 3:50pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there is light until about 8:45pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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