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Fish and chip van for parties in Stowting, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your party in Stowting. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Family parties with children
- Street parties
- Summer garden parties
A chip van near Stowting
For event organisers in Stowting
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Stowting? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Party fish and chip van for your party in Stowting
A chip van also works for street parties, with the right permissions in place. Whether it is summer garden parties and street parties, we can cook pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Near Stowting, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the route. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Parties in Stowting: homes, halls and local tips
Stowting is about 5 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Across the TN25 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
A christening at Church of St Mary followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. For guests coming by train, Westenhanger station is about 3.1 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Stowting, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. Near the coast, within about 6 miles, a fish and chip van feels like a trip to the seaside.
Wherever your party is in TN25, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Stowting Hill and Scot's Lane, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Stowting, we also cover Stowting Common (1 mile north), Hemsted (1 mile east), Skeete (1 mile south-east), Woodland (1 mile east) and Rhodes Minnis (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (7 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (14 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Saltwood Castle (4.6 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Questions from Stowting
Could you trade in Spong Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Stowting from London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can the van park on my drive?
That depends on the space and the route in. Mention anything tight, and we will advise.
Can you come to a street party?
Yes, with the council’s permission for the road closure. Mention the van in your application.
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.
How far ahead should we book a party?
Weekends from May to September are busiest, so it pays to ask early.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
- How easy the site is to reach
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your party.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Make sure the van can park legally
- Send allergies to us in writing
Have bins and napkins by the van.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
Also near Stowting
Other occasions in Stowting
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a DIY barbecue, the host isn’t stuck cooking all afternoon. 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.
Why Stowting hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A menu almost everyone likes
Occasions we serve in Stowting
Hot food beats a buffet that is been out for hours.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Retirement parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
- Family celebrations after a christening
Nearby historic houses include Westenhanger Castle (3.2 miles south) and Acrise Place (4.2 miles east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether there is a minimum
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
How it works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your party. Autumn and winter parties in Stowting get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so think about lighting by the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- 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.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know the serving time
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
- 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