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Fish and chip van hire in Stockbury, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Stockbury.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Work Christmas parties
- Company team days
Fish and chip van hire for Stockbury events
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Put allergy details in writing
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier for everyone.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Stockbury
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: open service, or food at a fixed time. We will suggest what suits your event. Typical bookings include work Christmas parties and summer garden parties, with cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
In a small place like Stockbury, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm ground matters more than anything. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Planning a chip van in Stockbury
Stockbury is about 4 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. From the centre of Stockbury to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Stockbury is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Stockbury to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
Coming by train? The nearest station is Newington station, about 2.2 miles north-east. Parks such as Stockbury Hill Wood normally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Stockbury, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We take the van to events all over the ME9 postcode area. Streets in the area include The Street, Hill Green Road and Harrow Court, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to events in Yelsted (1 mile west), South Green (1 mile south-east), Hartlip (1 mile north), Lower Hartlip (1 mile north) and Danaway (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (15 miles north-west) and Minster (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Bayford Court (4.6 miles east) and KIMS hospital (4.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Stockbury include Detling Hill.
- Local pubs include The Three Squirrels pub (0.5 miles south)
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Stockbury: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at St Mary Magdalene Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can the van park in Stockbury Hill Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm the menu.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Stockbury
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
A chip van compared with other options
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, nobody misses the event. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- Events in Stockbury and across Kent
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
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’s fried on the spot.
Also near Stockbury
Also in Stockbury
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Stockbury?
There is no kitchen needed, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where other catering struggles.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Stockbury and Kent:
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Big birthdays
- Fish and chip days at care homes
After a service at St Mary Magdalene Church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Before booking anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
- How allergens are handled
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Around midsummer it stays light in Stockbury until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van in Stockbury? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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