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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Lower Hardres, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Lower Hardres? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Community open days
- Community festivals
- Crew and volunteer catering
Fish and chip van for events for Lower Hardres events
Who books fish and chip van for events in Lower Hardres?
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Fundraisers
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports tournaments
- Festivals
If visitors are coming by train, Canterbury East station, about 2.7 miles north, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if plans change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Fish and chip van for events in Lower Hardres, cooked to order
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, once the school agrees where the van goes. For church fêtes and music and food festivals, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and chips and more.
For a village fête or field event near Lower Hardres, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Towns and villages near Lower Hardres
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Lower Hardres: your questions answered
How far is Lower Hardres from London?
About 54 miles from central London.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you do festivals?
Yes, where the date suits. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Where the van can park in Lower Hardres
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your event. For an evening event in Lower Hardres, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- 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.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Lower Hardres and the whole of Kent
- Hot food handed straight over
Read how we price and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
For event organisers in Lower Hardres
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.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Lower Hardres, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Running an event in Lower Hardres
Lower Hardres is about 3 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. In and around Lower Hardres, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your visitors. Lower Hardres is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van.
PTAs at schools such as Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary, are a natural home for a chip van. Within about 6 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in CT4, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also serve events in Street End (1 mile north), Pett Bottom (1 mile south-east), Nackington (1 mile north), Upper Hardres (1 mile south) and Petham (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Whitstable (8 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Kent and Canterbury Hospital (2.2 miles north) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.9 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Duck pub (0.8 miles south-east)
- 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