Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Stone, Kent
Fish and chip van for events in Stone: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Country shows
- School summer fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Stone
About our fish and chip van for events in Stone
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we will let you know if we’re available. For club open days and country shows, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce for your guests.
In Stone, one popular trader keeps it simple. A chip van does that. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
Plan where the queue forms.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Event catering near Stone
Stone is about 2 miles east of Dartford, in Kent. Events in Stone are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Stone is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 16 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Stone Crossing station, about 0.5 miles north-west, is the nearest station. A school like Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
We serve events across DA9 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Church Road, Perkins Close and Richardson Close or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. With the A296 close by, Stone is simple for us to get to. If your venue is just outside Stone, we also cover Greenhithe (1 mile north-east), Swanscombe (1 mile east), Bean (2 miles south-east), Darenth (2 miles south) and Temple Hill (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (5 miles east), Northfleet (3 miles east), Swanley (5 miles south-west), Kings Hill (13 miles south-east) and Windmill Hill (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Stone Museum of Geology (1.3 miles west) and Darent Valley Hospital (1 mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Stone include Stone Lodge School (1 mile west) and Leigh Academy (1.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart Public House (0.6 miles north-east)
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
- The length of service
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 to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Access that avoids crowds
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Stone
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
For event organisers in Stone
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Stone?
It keeps people on site.
In Stone and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Feeding event crew
- Sports days
- Summer fairs
A summer fête at Church of St Mary is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Nearby places to Stone
More for events in Stone
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. In Stone, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Stone
Do you trade at school fairs around Stone?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What’s the nearest station to Stone?
The closest is Stone Crossing station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you come to Stone?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Stone is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Stone?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
We can. Give us numbers and a time.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
- 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