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Fish and chip van hire in Stubb's Cross, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van in Stubb's Cross? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Community events and fairs
- Staff lunches and team days
- Gatherings after a funeral
Fish and chip van hire for Stubb's Cross events
Stubb's Cross: your questions answered
Is Stubb's Cross close to London?
About 48 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Stubb's Cross too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It depends on numbers and timings. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Fish and chip van hire in Stubb's Cross, cooked to order
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn. Whether it’s fish and chip days at care homes and birthday celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, gravy and cod and chips and more.
In a rural place like Stubb's Cross, 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 be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
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A chip van compared with other options
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. The van cooks right there, so it is crisp when it is handed over. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- No surprises in your quote
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Bringing the van to Stubb's Cross
Stubb's Cross is about 2 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the TN26 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Ashford International station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Stubb's Cross. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Anywhere in TN26, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Magpie Hall Road and Tally Ho Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. For events just outside Stubb's Cross, we cover Kingsnorth (1 mile east), Shadoxhurst (1 mile south-west), Park Farm (1 mile north-east), Stanhope (1 mile north-east) and Chilmington Green (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (11 miles east), Davington (14 miles north), Preston (14 miles north) and Hawkinge (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby schools include John Wallis Academy (1.2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Queen's Head Public House (0.9 miles north-east)
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Stubb's Cross
- Gravy
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Stubb's Cross? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Step by step
The first sign we’ve arrived is typically the smell. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Light matters for evening service: around Stubb's Cross, it stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Who books fish and chip van hire in Stubb's Cross?
People book a chip van because it is food and a bit of fun at once. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and generous.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Evening wedding food
- Village fêtes and school fairs
If you had Ashford Community Woodland in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Count children separately
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We park, set up, fry and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Let everyone know when the food is ready.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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 generally simpler.
What affects the price in Stubb's Cross
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
- 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