Kent · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Barham events
Bring the chip shop to your event in Barham. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Work Christmas parties
- Company team days
- Care home visits
Fish and chip van hire for Barham events
Fish and chip van hire in Barham, cooked to order
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn. On the menu are haddock and chips, sausage and chips and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater summer garden parties and weddings, especially the evening.
In a small place like Barham, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Fewer choices mean faster service
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Step by step
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. The frying and serving are down to us. Around midsummer it stays light in Barham until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Barham questions
Is Barham too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St John the Baptist: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We arrive with the van, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
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.
Can the van come to Barham?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Barham. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Other occasions in Barham
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
If you want something everyone will enjoy, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Events in Barham and across Kent
- Hot food handed straight over
Occasions we serve in Barham
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, young and old alike. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
- Festive get-togethers
- Company team days
If you had Jumping Downs in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park.
Before you book anyone
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if plans change
- The van’s size and access needs
- Allergen information for each item
How we price a fish and chip van
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Barham: venues, parking and local tips
Barham is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Barham or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Barham to Canterbury (6 miles away).
Churches such as Church of St John the Baptist rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does. Coming by train? The nearest station is Snowdown station, about 2.4 miles east. Barham is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
For events in CT4, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include The Street, Valley Road and Church Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to events in Derringstone (1 mile south), Gravel Castle (1 mile south-east), Heart's Delight (1 mile south-west), Out Elmstead (1 mile north) and Kingston (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.1 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include Black Robin Public House (0.8 miles north)
- 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