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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Stowting Common, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Stowting Common and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Festivals
- Sports club events and race days
- Crew and volunteer catering
Fish and chip van for events in Stowting Common
How our fish and chip van for events works in Stowting Common
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows. We are frequently asked to cater community festivals and village fêtes and summer fairs, serving cod and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
At a fête or show near Stowting Common, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Step by step
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. Evening events in Stowting Common have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Community events around Stowting Common
Stowting Common is about 6 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. People in Stowting Common book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Stowting Common is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Westenhanger station is about 3.7 miles away. An event in Spong Wood means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Stowting Common, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Wherever your event is in TN25, we can fry fresh for your visitors. We can serve an event on streets such as Brabourne Lane and Stowting Hill, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Stowting Common we cover include Stowting (1 mile south), Hemsted (1 mile south-east), Skeete (2 miles south-east), Woodland (2 miles south-east) and Rhodes Minnis (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (7 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Faversham (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (5.1 miles west). Open spaces near Stowting Common include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Perfect for your event in Stowting Common
Organisers book a chip van because it is one of the most popular stalls at any fête.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Feeding event crew
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Sports tournaments
- School fairs and sports days
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A chip van draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- How many hours the van serves
- How much space the van takes up
- If the price includes VAT
Questions from Stowting Common
Can you serve near the sea around Stowting Common?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is Stowting Common 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 happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Stowting Common?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
How big a pitch do you need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we will confirm.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What affects the price in Stowting Common
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Also in Stowting Common
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across Kent, including Stowting Common
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
See how we price or the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Agree who removes waste
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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