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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Stodmarsh events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Stodmarsh. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Big birthdays
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Wakes and celebrations of life
A chip van near Stodmarsh
Fish and chip van hire in Stodmarsh, fried fresh
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. It is why a chip van suits so many occasions in Stodmarsh. Typical bookings include Fêtes, fairs and school events and christmas parties, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Somewhere as small as Stodmarsh, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm ground matters more than anything. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A spot near your guests
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Places near Stodmarsh
Other occasions in Stodmarsh
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Late September evenings in Stodmarsh lose the light at about 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the parking spot
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
If you want something everyone will enjoy, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Stodmarsh hosts choose us
- A clear quote before you book
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
FAQs for Stodmarsh
Could you trade in Grove Ferry Picnic Area?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
For event organisers in Stodmarsh
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Plan bins near the queue
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Confirm allergies by email
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we get there in good time. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Fish and chip van hire around Stodmarsh
Stodmarsh is about 5 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. From the centre of Stodmarsh to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Sturry station, roughly 2.6 miles west of the centre. If you had Grove Ferry Picnic Area in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park. Stodmarsh is within about 6 miles of the sea, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
We cover events in every part of the CT3 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Hersden (1 mile north-west), Westbere (2 miles west), Hollow Street (2 miles north), Hoath (2 miles north) and Chislet (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (5 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east) and Broadstairs (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Canterbury Castle (4.9 miles west). The countryside around Stodmarsh includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Stodmarsh include Spires Academy (1.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion pub (within half a mile east)
- 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