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Fish and chip van for parties in Stalisfield, Kent
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your party in Stalisfield.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Retirement celebrations
Book the van in Stalisfield
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
How our party fish and chip van works in Stalisfield
We park on the drive or a firm spot near the party, with the serving hatch towards the garden. Whether it is garden parties and summer get-togethers and family celebrations after a christening, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, curry sauce and pie and chips.
Near Stalisfield, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Flag any coeliac guests
Have bins and napkins by the van.
Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.
Party venues around Stalisfield
Stalisfield is about 6 miles south-west of Preston, in Kent. Anywhere in ME13, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Stalisfield are Belmont House and Gardens (2.6 miles north-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. Stalisfield is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We take the van to parties all over the ME13 postcode area. Other places close to Stalisfield we cover include Stalisfield Green (1 mile west), The Valley (1 mile north), Stocker's Head (2 miles south), Charing Hill (2 miles south) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (7 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (3 miles north).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough Inn (0.5 miles west)
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Numbers
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, the address or ME13 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Stalisfield questions
Is Stalisfield too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: 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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can the van come to our street party?
Yes, once the council has agreed the closure. Mention the van in your application.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, the host isn’t stuck cooking all afternoon. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
See how we price and the cost guide.
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. For a late-May party in Stalisfield, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Occasions we serve in Stalisfield
Fresh food beats a tired buffet, especially as the evening cools.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Garden get-togethers
- Family parties with children
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
Thinking of using Spuckles and Kennelling Woods? Parks typically need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- The cancellation terms
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Nearby places to Stalisfield
Other occasions in Stalisfield
- 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