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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Stone in Oxney, Kent
Fish and chip van for events in Stone in Oxney: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Horse and dog shows
- Sports club events and race days
- Summer fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Stone in Oxney
Event catering near Stone in Oxney
Stone in Oxney is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Stone in Oxney is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Stone in Oxney to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. The coast is within about 5 miles of Stone in Oxney, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
For events in TN30, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Your event could be at a house on The Street, Forge Meadow and Church Hill, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to events in Appledore (1 mile north-east), Appledore Heath (2 miles north-east), Stone Corner (2 miles west), Reading Street (2 miles north-west) and The Stocks (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (10 miles north-east), Hythe (14 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles north-west), Kennington (12 miles north-east), New Romney (8 miles east) and Staplehurst (14 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Smallhythe Place (3.2 miles north-west) and Ypres Tower (4.9 miles south).
How our fish and chip van for events works in Stone in Oxney
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, which helps volunteer-run events. We serve haddock and chips, mushy peas and chips, and typical bookings are for fundraisers and community festivals.
At a field event near Stone in Oxney, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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 typically the easier option.
Stone in Oxney questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What’s the nearest station to Stone in Oxney?
Appledore (Kent) station, about 2.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
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.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Access that avoids crowds
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Stone in Oxney?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports club events and race days
Church fêtes, at churches such as Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, are a natural home for a chip van.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When final numbers are due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What the van needs: space, access, power
What affects the price in Stone in Oxney
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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What else we do in Stone in Oxney
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Tell us about the pitch
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
What happens on the day
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. At midsummer, events in Stone in Oxney stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or TN30 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Stone in Oxney?
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book our van in Stone in Oxney
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Hot food handed straight over
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read 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