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Fish and chip van hire in Stanford, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Stanford and the surrounding area.
- Christmas parties
- Evening wedding food
- Big birthdays
A chip van near Stanford
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
Send us the date, the address or TN25 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Stanford
Rain does not stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. That makes it a safe bet for British events. On the menu are cod and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for summer garden parties and evening wedding food.
For a rural spot like Stanford, the setting does a lot of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
The process
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. The frying and serving are down to us. In Stanford, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Planning a chip van in Stanford
Stanford is about 3 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Stanford will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Stanford is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Brockhill Park Performing Arts College often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. A green space like Sandling Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Stanford, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans. The coast is within about 3 miles of Stanford, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
This part of Kent takes in TN25, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home on Stone Street and Kennett Lane, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to events in Postling (1 mile north-east), Sellindge (2 miles west), Moorstock (2 miles north-west), Skeete (2 miles north-east) and Woodland (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Hythe (3 miles south-east) and Tower Hamlets (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Hythe Museum (2.9 miles south-east) and Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Also in Stanford
Why choose a fish and chip van in Stanford?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why Stanford hosts choose us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Something for guests to gather round
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Stanford: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at All Saints Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Stanford?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
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.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
Often, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll tell you honestly how service will work.
- 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