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Fish and chip van for parties in The Stocks, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your party in The Stocks and across Kent.
- Retirement parties
- Family parties with children
- Garden get-togethers
Fresh fish and chips in The Stocks
How our party fish and chip van works in The Stocks
The van can park on a drive, a hardstanding or a firm lawn, with the hatch facing your guests. Typical bookings include kids’ birthday parties and street parties, with gravy, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Near The Stocks, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the route. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in The Stocks
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the space and the way in
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Autumn and winter parties in The Stocks get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so think about lighting by the van.
- Send us the date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get an access check and a clear price.
- We arrive, park on the drive or agreed spot and set up.
- Guests come up to the hatch and we fry to order.
- Afterwards, we clear up and leave you to it.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
The Stocks questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you come out to small places like The Stocks?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
What do you need at the house?
Tell us what’s available at the address when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Hosting a chip van party in The Stocks
The Stocks is about 11 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your party in The Stocks will be, and we will plan access and set-up. The Stocks is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from The Stocks to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
Within reach of The Stocks are historic houses such as Smallhythe Place (2 miles north-west) and Lamb House (4.4 miles south). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Parish Church of St John the Baptist, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards. The coast is within about 5 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
This part of Kent takes in TN30, so your party can be anywhere in it. Whether your party is on Stocks Road, Budd's Lane and Wittersham Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Acton (1 mile north), Wittersham (1 mile west), Stone Corner (1 mile north), Stone in Oxney (2 miles east) and Reading Street (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (4 miles north), Kennington (13 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles east), Staplehurst (13 miles north-west) and Stanhope (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Smallhythe Place (2 miles north-west) and Ypres Tower (4.4 miles south). Open spaces near The Stocks include Flatropers Wood.
- Nearby, you will find The Ewe And Lamb Inn (0.5 miles west)
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van gives people a choice. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Bookings across Kent, including The Stocks
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Something for guests to gather round
Towns and villages near The Stocks
Also in The Stocks
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Make sure the van can park legally
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, then serve as guests come up.
Finish with the birthday cake.
- 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