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Party Fish and Chip Van for Staple events
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Staple and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Leaving parties
- Family reunions
- Family celebrations after a christening
Party fish and chip van for Staple events
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
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.
About our party fish and chip van in Staple
Birthdays, garden parties, anniversaries and christenings all suit a fish and chip van. It’s food every generation enjoys. Whether it’s big birthdays and reunions and family get-togethers, we can cook curry sauce, pie and chips and cod and chips and more.
A country party near Staple is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
What else we do in Staple
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Midsummer parties in Staple stay bright until about 9:15pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:00pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- Send us the date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check access for the van and send a quote.
- On the day, we park up and get the fryers going.
- We serve hot from the hatch while the party carries on.
- Afterwards, we clear up and leave you to it.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Staple? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A venue plus caterer can be expensive. With a van, home becomes the venue. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Bookings across Kent, including Staple
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Staple
Which station is closest to Staple?
Adisham station, about 2.9 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Can you park at our house?
That depends on the space and the route in. Mention anything tight, and we will tell you honestly.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van, mainly. Mention power and water and we will confirm the rest.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
- The date and time of year
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A spot near your guests
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
Party venues around Staple
Staple is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of Staple or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Staple is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (1.9 miles south-west). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. For party guests on the train, the nearest station is Adisham station, about 2.9 miles south-west.
Parties anywhere in CT3 start with a parking spot for the van. From The Street, Rowan Close and School Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Staple we cover include Barnsole (1 mile south-east), Twitham (1 mile west), Durlock (1 mile north), Flemings (1 mile east) and Guilton (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are White Mill (3.3 miles east). Open spaces near Staple include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local pubs include The Three Tuns pub (within half a mile west)
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Send us a picture of the drive
- Count children separately
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Put allergy details in writing
Keep the queue away from the road.
Plan cover in case of showers.
Who books party fish and chip van in Staple?
You don’t need a venue: a drive or firm lawn is enough.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Retirement parties
If the day starts at Church of St James, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many hours the van serves
- When payment is due
- 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