Kent · England
Fish and chip van hire in Staplestreet, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your event in Staplestreet. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Big birthdays
- Summer garden parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
Fresh fish and chips in Staplestreet
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Fish and chip van hire in Staplestreet, cooked to order
There is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. Typical bookings include fish and chip days at care homes and staff lunches and team days, serving cod and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
In a rural place like Staplestreet, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Other occasions in Staplestreet
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Staplestreet?
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, from children to grandparents. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Company team days
- Work Christmas parties
After a service at Church of St Michael, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any minimum charge
What affects the price in Staplestreet
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- A photo of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Staplestreet, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning a chip van in Staplestreet
Staplestreet is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Staplestreet or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Staplestreet is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Staplestreet to Canterbury (6 miles away).
If you had Mount Ephraim Gardens in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park. PTAs at schools such as Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Staplestreet is within about 6 miles of the sea, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Wherever your event is in ME13, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Staple Street, Forge Farm Row and Staplestreet Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover events in Slutshole (1 mile north-east), Hernhill (1 mile north-east), Goodnestone (1 mile north-west), Culmers (1 mile north) and Dargate (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.2 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.7 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find White Horse Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
Staplestreet questions
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Michael: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Could you trade in Mount Ephraim Gardens?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you cover Staplestreet?
We do. Staplestreet is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We arrive with the van, cook fresh on site, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Step by step
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Planning an evening event in Staplestreet? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so it is crisp when it’s handed over. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Staplestreet and the whole of Kent
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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