Medway · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Stoke, Medway
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Stoke? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Horse and dog shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Feeding event crew
Fish and chip van for events in Stoke
How our fish and chip van for events works in Stoke
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows. On the menu are chips, curry sauce and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for summer fairs and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers.
Near Stoke, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need, with cakes and teas alongside. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No surprises in your quote
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Where the van can park in Stoke
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
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 usually simpler.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Stoke?
It’s a hot meal for helpers as well.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Stoke, people book us for events such as:
- Fundraisers
- Fish and chip supper nights
- School fairs and sports days
- Sports club events and race days
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, are a natural home for a chip van.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Tell us about the pitch
- Display allergens for each stall
When the event closes, we pack up.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Stoke: your questions answered
How far is Stoke from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Stoke too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Stoke events: pitches and permissions
Stoke is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. We serve events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Stoke and nearby villages. Stoke is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Stoke Primary Academy frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
For events in ME3, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Your event could be at a house on Vicarage Lane and Vicarage Close, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover events in Middle Stoke (1 mile east), Lower Stoke (1 mile north-east), North Street (1 mile south-west), Tunbridge Hill (1 mile south-west) and St Mary Hoo (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south-west), Rochester (7 miles south-west), Rainham (6 miles south), Strood (7 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Medway Maritime Hospital (5.7 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (4.8 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Horse pub (within half a mile north-east)
Nearby places to Stoke
What else we do in Stoke
How it works
The first sign we have arrived is typically the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In Stoke, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:00pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How far we travel
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
- 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