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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Hernhill events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Hernhill.
- Club open days
- Community festivals
- School fairs and sports days
A chip van near Hernhill
How our fish and chip van for events works in Hernhill
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. Whether it is fish and chip supper nights and sports club events and race days, we can cook chips, cod and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Rural events near Hernhill can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Occasions we serve in Hernhill
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips, from families to older visitors.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Club open days
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Summer fairs
- Fish and chip supper nights
School fairs, for a school like Hernhill Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your event. Winter fairs in Hernhill are dark by about 3:50pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:45pm by late May.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Event catering near Hernhill
Hernhill is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the ME13 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Hernhill to Canterbury (6 miles away).
An event in Mount Ephraim Gardens means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Michael, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Events anywhere in ME13 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Nearby, we also serve events in Slutshole (1 mile south-west), Staplestreet (1 mile south-west), Dargate (1 mile north-east), Culmers (1 mile north-west) and Goodnestone (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Chilham Castle (4.5 miles south) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Hernhill includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include Red Lion pub (under half a mile west)
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Hernhill
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- What’s available on the pitch
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
FAQs for Hernhill
What’s the nearest station to Hernhill?
Selling station, about 2.3 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Hernhill too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How do you charge at fêtes?
We will talk it through when you send the details, and we’ll agree terms.
Can the van come to Hernhill?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Hernhill and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you trade at schools?
We do. We’ll agree access before the children arrive.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
Send us the date, the address or ME13 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Nearby places to Hernhill
What else we do in Hernhill
- 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