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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Stowting
Fish and chip van for events in Stowting: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- School fairs and sports days
- Festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Stowting
Fish and chip van for events in Stowting, cooked to order
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. For horse and dog shows and festivals, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, chips and curry sauce and more.
For a village fête or field event near Stowting, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. For an evening event in Stowting, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Towns and villages near Stowting
What else we do in Stowting
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Running an event in Stowting
Stowting is about 5 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Stowting will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Stowting to Canterbury (10 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 3.1 miles south. School fairs, for a school like Stowting Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Stowting, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules. With the sea within about 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Here we cover the TN25 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Stowting Hill and Scot's Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to events in Stowting Common (1 mile north), Hemsted (1 mile east), Skeete (1 mile south-east), Woodland (1 mile east) and Rhodes Minnis (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (7 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (14 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Saltwood Castle (4.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Stowting include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Stowting questions
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Could you trade in Spong Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Stowting.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- All the chip-shop extras
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Stowting?
We keep cooking in the rain.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Fundraisers
- Sports tournaments
- School summer fairs
- Village fêtes
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A chip van draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- The cancellation terms
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- How far we travel
There is 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. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
- 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