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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Herne, Kent
Fish and chip van for events in Herne: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School summer fairs
- Sports tournaments
Planning an event in Herne?
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Herne
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we’ll tell you quickly whether we can come. Typical bookings include sports days and crew and volunteer catering, with curry sauce, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Events near Herne are frequently volunteer-run, so a self-sufficient van helps. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Evening events in Herne have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know the serving time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Herne? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Herne is about 1 mile south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Herne will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Herne is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Martin, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Events in parks such as Curtis Wood need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. With the sea within about 2 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
We take the van to events all over the CT6 postcode area. Local streets include St Martin's View, Ridley Close and Herne Street; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve events in Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east), Eddington (1 mile north-west), Herne Common (1 mile south-west), Bullockstone (1 mile west) and Broomfield (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.7 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.4 miles west). Within reach you will find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Herne include Herne Bay High School (1.2 miles north-west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Herne
- Classic food your visitors already know
- A clear quote before booking
- Events in Herne and across Kent
- No kitchen needed
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Have other stalls for special diets
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
FAQs for Herne
Can you serve near the sea around Herne?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is Herne close to London?
About 54 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Herne? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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