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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Hersden events
Fish and chip van for events in Hersden: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports days
- Club open days
Fish and chip van for events for Hersden events
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Hersden
When there is hot food, people stay longer. Popular choices include cod and chips, curry sauce and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater fish and chip supper nights and country shows.
For events in a place like Hersden, one hot-food trader most people like makes life easy. Fish and chips does exactly that. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Hersden?
It needs little from volunteers.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Food for volunteers
- Country shows
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Club open days
For anyone arriving by train, Sturry station, about 1.9 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Whether there is a minimum
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Hersden questions
Can you serve near the sea around Hersden?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is Hersden close to London?
About 56 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Send us the date and the spot.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Hersden.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hersden?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Hersden
- Hot food handed straight over
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
How it works
Here’s how the day usually runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. For an evening event in Hersden, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Clear the route for the van
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
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What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Details of any power or water on site
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
Event catering near Hersden
Hersden is about 4 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Hersden. Hersden is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
Running a fête for a church like Church of All Saints? A chip van draws people in. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Hersden Village Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. The coast is within about 5 miles of Hersden, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Events anywhere in CT3 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include The Firs, The Sycamores and Chequer Tree Close; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For events just outside Hersden, we cover Westbere (1 mile south-west), Stodmarsh (1 mile south-east), Hoath (1 mile north), Knave's Ash (1 mile north) and Sturry (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (4 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (4.5 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (3.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Hersden includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Hersden include Spires Academy (0.5 miles west) and Frank Montgomery School (0.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include Ye Olde Yew Tree Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
The menu, dish by dish
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.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
- 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