Kent · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Staple events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Staple. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Festive get-togethers
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Fish and chip van hire in Staple
Fish and chip van hire in Staple, fried fresh
The menu is short and classic: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. We serve pie and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater summer garden parties and christmas parties.
In a rural place like Staple, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Around midsummer it stays light in Staple until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Other occasions in Staple
Bringing the van to Staple
Staple is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Staple will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Staple is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Staple to Canterbury (8 miles away).
Historic houses near Staple include Goodnestone Park (1.9 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one. For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Adisham station, about 2.9 miles south-west.
Wherever your event is in CT3, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve an event on streets such as The Street, Rowan Close and School Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to events in Barnsole (1 mile south-east), Twitham (1 mile west), Durlock (1 mile north), Flemings (1 mile east) and Guilton (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include White Mill (3.3 miles east). Open spaces near Staple include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Three Tuns pub (under half a mile west)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Staple?
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. The van cooks right there, so the batter is still crisp. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Staple
- A clear quote before you book
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- A short menu helps everyone
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Let everyone know when the food is ready.
Events we cater in Staple
There is no kitchen needed, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where other catering struggles.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Care home visits
- Company team days
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St James, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
- The cancellation terms
For event organisers in Staple
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Questions from Staple
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St James: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Staple close to London?
About 60 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What affects the price in Staple
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- Service time
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
- 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