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Fish and Chip Van for Events in The Stocks
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in The Stocks.
- Sports club events and race days
- School summer fairs
- Village fêtes
Book the van in The Stocks
Occasions we serve in The Stocks
It keeps people on site for longer.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Horse and dog shows
- Community festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Wittersham Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
- The van’s size and access needs
About our fish and chip van for events in The Stocks
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers. For music and food festivals and club open days, we can cook mushy peas, curry sauce and cod and chips for your guests.
Near The Stocks, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Also near The Stocks
Other occasions in The Stocks
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- Service time
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
The process
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. We handle the cooking and serving. At midsummer, events in The Stocks stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
Running an event in The Stocks
The Stocks is about 11 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in The Stocks, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. The Stocks is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Parish Church of St John the Baptist, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Rye station, roughly 4.2 miles south of the centre. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Wherever your event is in TN30, we can bring the van to you. From Stocks Road, Budd's Lane and Wittersham Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve events in Acton (1 mile north), Wittersham (1 mile west), Stone Corner (1 mile north), Stone in Oxney (2 miles east) and Reading Street (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (4 miles north), Kennington (13 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles east), Staplehurst (13 miles north-west) and Stanhope (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Smallhythe Place (2 miles north-west) and Ypres Tower (4.4 miles south). Open spaces near The Stocks include Flatropers Wood.
- Pubs nearby include The Ewe And Lamb Inn (0.5 miles west)
Planners, venues and businesses
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 keeps things simple.
Hosting 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.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. Larger groups normally 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
- A clear quote before you book
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Something for visitors to gather round
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Common questions in The Stocks
What’s the nearest station to The Stocks?
Rye station, about 4.2 miles south of the centre.
Can you serve near the sea around The Stocks?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Space for a queue away from paths
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
- 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