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Fish and Chip Van Hire for The Stocks events
Looking for a fish and chip van in The Stocks? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Care home visits
- Summer garden parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
A chip van near The Stocks
Fish and chip van hire for your event in The Stocks
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. Popular choices include curry sauce, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for staff thank-you lunches and work Christmas parties.
In a small place like The Stocks, the van often parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm ground matters more than anything. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For food that suits almost everyone, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat for your event in The Stocks. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in The Stocks
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Quick service from the hatch
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Working with your venue
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Also near The Stocks
Other occasions in The Stocks
Perfect for your event in The Stocks
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
Whatever the occasion in The Stocks, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Staff lunches and team days
- Birthday celebrations
- Festive get-togethers
Nearby historic houses include Smallhythe Place (2 miles north-west) and Lamb House (4.4 miles south). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each item
- How many hours the van serves
The Stocks: venues, parking and local tips
The Stocks is about 11 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover The Stocks as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. The Stocks is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from The Stocks to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Wittersham Church of England Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. If guests are travelling by rail, Rye station, about 4.2 miles south, is the nearest station. The Stocks is within about 5 miles of the sea, so fish and chips feels right at home here. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
Events anywhere in TN30 start with a parking spot for the van. Your event could be at a house on Stocks Road, Budd's Lane and Wittersham Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover events in Acton (1 mile north), Wittersham (1 mile west), Stone Corner (1 mile north), Stone in Oxney (2 miles east) and Reading Street (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (4 miles north), Kennington (13 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles east), Staplehurst (13 miles north-west) and Stanhope (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Smallhythe Place (2 miles north-west) and Ypres Tower (4.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Flatropers Wood.
- Nearby, you will find The Ewe And Lamb Inn (0.5 miles west)
Step by step
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Late September evenings in The Stocks lose the light at about 7:00pm, and in December it is nearer 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
FAQs for The Stocks
Which station is closest to The Stocks?
Rye station, about 4.2 miles south of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Which fish do you use?
Both are on our menu; we’ll agree the choice when we quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do you come to The Stocks?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including The Stocks. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
The van comes to you, cook fresh on site, and serve when you are ready to eat.
What affects the price in The Stocks
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
- The length of service
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the space and the way in
Send us the date, the address or TN30 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use 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