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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Harvel
Fish and chip van for events in Harvel: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Festivals
- Summer fairs
- Sports days
Planning an event in Harvel?
How our fish and chip van for events works in Harvel
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer, which is good for every other stall. We’re often asked to cater festivals and agricultural and country shows, with chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
A fête near Harvel might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
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.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Questions from Harvel
How far is Harvel from London?
About 23 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Harvel too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we’ll explain the options.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Do you cover Harvel?
We do. Harvel is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Places near Harvel
Other occasions in Harvel
Harvel events: pitches and permissions
Harvel is about 6 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Bookings in Harvel come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Harvel is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Harvel to London (23 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Culverstone Green Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of Our Lady of the Meadow, are a natural home for a chip van.
Here we cover the DA13 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include St Francis Road, Hart Lane and Harvel Street; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve events in Priestwood Green (1 mile north), Culverstone Green (1 mile south-west), Priestwood (1 mile north), South Street (1 mile north-west) and Vigo Village (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Leybourne Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (1.6 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Ranscombe Farm.
- Nearby schools include Meopham School (1.7 miles north)
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:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Plan bins near food stalls
When the event closes, we pack up.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Perfect for your event in Harvel
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Church fêtes
- School summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
- Crew and volunteer catering
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Sole Street station, roughly 2.7 miles north of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- The van’s size and access needs
- What the price includes, item by item
What affects the price in Harvel
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Harvel? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
The process
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Evening events in Harvel have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
- 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