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Fish and chip van for parties in Stansted, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for your party in Stansted? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Family reunions
- Retirement celebrations
Planning an event in Stansted?
Party fish and chip van in Stansted, cooked to order
It feels like a treat, but stays relaxed: fish and chips from the van, eaten in the garden. Whether it’s family parties with children and family celebrations after a christening, we can cook haddock and chips, gravy and mushy peas.
Country parties near Stansted suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Timings are planned around your party, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the party.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Events we cater in Stansted
It’s a real treat for guests.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Family parties with children
- Anniversary celebrations
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Summer garden parties
Within reach of Stansted are historic houses such as Lullingstone Castle (4.7 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
Party venues around Stansted
Stansted is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Around Stansted, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Stansted to London (about 20 miles away).
Parks such as Trosley Country Park usually need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards. Stansted is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in TN15, we can bring the van to you. From Parsons Lane, Plaxdale Green Road and Hatham Green Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover parties in Ash (2 miles north), West Kingsdown (2 miles north-west), West Yoke (2 miles north), Knatts Valley (2 miles west) and Fawkham Green (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Hospital (5.5 miles south-west) and Ightham Court (2.8 miles south).
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Places near Stansted
Other occasions in Stansted
Common questions in Stansted
Do you come out to small places like Stansted?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you need power or water from us?
Let us know about power and water at the house, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Hiring a hall and a caterer adds up. A van on the drive keeps it simple. 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 party.
Why Stansted hosts choose us
- We cover Stansted and the whole of Kent
- No kitchen needed
- A clear quote before you book
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
How the day works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. For a late-May party in Stansted, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- We start with a few details about your party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- 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
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Related guides
- 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