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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Herne Bay
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Herne Bay and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Church fêtes
- Community open days
- Summer fairs
Book the van in Herne Bay
How it works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Winter fairs in Herne Bay are dark by about 3:50pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:45pm by late May.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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How our fish and chip van for events works in Herne Bay
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. A chip van gives organisers a hot-food trader that almost everyone wants. Popular choices include chips, curry sauce and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater community open days and music and food festivals.
In Herne Bay, schools, clubs and churches run summer events. A chip van suits all of them. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Running an event in Herne Bay
Herne Bay is about 7 miles north of Canterbury, in Kent. Herne Bay is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve 922 places across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Herne Bay to Canterbury (7 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Herne Bay station, about 0.7 miles west, is the nearest station. A school like Herne Bay Junior School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. With the sea within about a mile, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
We serve events across CT6. Whether your event is on High Street, Viscount Square and Market Street or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. With the A299 and B2205 close by, Herne Bay is simple for us to get to for your event. If your venue is just outside Herne Bay, we also cover Hunters Forstal (1 mile south-east), Eddington (1 mile south-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-east), Herne (1 mile south) and Beltinge (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles south), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tankerton Castle (4.3 miles west) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Herne Bay High School (1 mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Queen's Head Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
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Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Give us an idea of numbers
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing in case the ground is soft.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Information about power and water
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What affects the price in Herne Bay
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the parking spot
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Herne Bay
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Community open days
- Agricultural and country shows
- Feeding event crew
- Church fêtes
If your event is in Curtis Wood, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Herne Bay questions
Can the van park in Curtis Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How far is Herne Bay from London?
About 54 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How do you charge at fêtes?
It depends on the event: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We’ll agree terms before the day.
What about visitors who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Herne Bay?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How big a pitch do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Mention any power or water.
- 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