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Party Fish and Chip Van for Stockbury events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your party in Stockbury and across Kent.
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Book the van in Stockbury
Events we cater in Stockbury
With a van, the host gets to enjoy the party. And it’s fun.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Naming days and christenings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden get-togethers
After a christening at a church like St Mary Magdalene Church, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before you book
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Payment terms and deposit
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How allergens are handled
Party fish and chip van for your party in Stockbury
A chip van works for birthdays, garden parties and family celebrations. It’s food every generation enjoys. We are frequently asked to cater garden get-togethers and naming days and christenings, serving mushy peas, gravy and pie and chips.
In a small place like Stockbury, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
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Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Stockbury
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Hosting a chip van party in Stockbury
Stockbury is about 4 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. People in Stockbury book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Stockbury to Canterbury (19 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Newington station is about 2.2 miles away. Parks such as Stockbury Hill Wood usually need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Stockbury, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For parties in ME9, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your party is on The Street, Hill Green Road and Harrow Court or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Stockbury, we also cover Yelsted (1 mile west), South Green (1 mile south-east), Hartlip (1 mile north), Lower Hartlip (1 mile north) and Danaway (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (15 miles north-west) and Minster (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bayford Court (4.6 miles east) and KIMS hospital (4.5 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Detling Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Three Squirrels pub (0.5 miles south)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a party that feels special but relaxed, a fish and chip van is a great choice. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Stockbury hosts choose us
- We cover Stockbury and the whole of Kent
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Step by step
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. At midsummer, it’s light in Stockbury until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Make sure the van can get in
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Send us a photo of the drive
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Check the street’s parking rules
Let the neighbours know the van is coming, or invite them.
Finish with the birthday cake.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Common questions in Stockbury
What’s the nearest station to Stockbury?
Newington station, about 2.2 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Stockbury close to London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
What do you need at the house?
Tell us what’s available at the address when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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