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Party Fish and Chip Van for Staplestreet events
Looking for a fish and chip van for your party in Staplestreet? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Family reunions
- Birthday parties
- Engagement parties
Party fish and chip van in Staplestreet
How our party fish and chip van works in Staplestreet
We park on the drive or a firm spot near the party, with the hatch facing your guests. We are frequently asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and get-togethers with old friends, with pie and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips.
In a small place like Staplestreet, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ensure the van can park legally
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Flag any coeliac guests
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, and serve as the party carries on.
Somewhere to sit makes eating easier.
More for events in Staplestreet
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
Ordering in for a crowd means long waits. The van cooks right there. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Staplestreet and across Kent
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Planning a party in Staplestreet
Staplestreet is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of Staplestreet or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Staplestreet to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
If the day starts at Church of St Michael, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Selling station, roughly 1.9 miles south of the centre. Near the coast, within about 6 miles, a fish and chip van feels like a trip to the seaside, and we always plan for wind.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Whether your party is on Staple Street, Forge Farm Row and Staplestreet Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to parties in Slutshole (1 mile north-east), Hernhill (1 mile north-east), Goodnestone (1 mile north-west), Culmers (1 mile north) and Dargate (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.2 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.7 miles east). Open spaces near Staplestreet include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include White Horse Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
Who books party fish and chip van in Staplestreet?
You don’t need a venue: a drive or firm lawn is enough.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Retirement parties
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Thinking of using Mount Ephraim Gardens? Parks typically need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The cancellation terms
- The deposit and payment dates
- How allergens are handled
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace. Sunset in Staplestreet is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your party, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Access and parking
- Service time
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Staplestreet: your questions answered
Can you serve near the sea around Staplestreet?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Michael?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
How far ahead should we book a party?
Summer weekends go first. Contact us with your date.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How much does a fish and chip van for your party cost in Staplestreet?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your party and we’ll send a quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
- 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