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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Upper Hardres
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Upper Hardres and across Kent.
- Feeding event crew
- School summer fairs
- Fish and chip supper nights
Fresh fish and chips in Upper Hardres
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
About our fish and chip van for events in Upper Hardres
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, with the school’s permission for the van on site. For fish and chip supper nights and school summer fairs, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce and more.
At a fête or show near Upper Hardres, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Upper Hardres
Upper Hardres is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van for your event to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Upper Hardres. Upper Hardres is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Bekesbourne station, about 3.9 miles north-east. Within about 5 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in CT4, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include Broxhall Road and Hardres Court Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south-east), Pett Bottom (1 mile north-east), Lower Hardres (1 mile north), Petham (2 miles west) and Street End (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Whitstable (10 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (4.1 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.5 miles north).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Duck pub (0.9 miles north-east)
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Summer events in Upper Hardres have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Display allergens for each stall
- Settle the pitch terms early
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Upper Hardres hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before booking
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Information about power and water
- A clear route onto the pitch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
Places near Upper Hardres
Other occasions in Upper Hardres
Upper Hardres questions
Which station is closest to Upper Hardres?
Bekesbourne station, about 3.9 miles north-east of the centre.
How far is Upper Hardres from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we will explain the options before booking.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What do you need on the pitch?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we’ll confirm.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Perfect for your event in Upper Hardres
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Upper Hardres:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports club events and race days
- Fundraisers
- Summer fairs
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, are a natural home for a chip van.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
- 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