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Fish and chip van hire in Greenhill, Kent
Fish and chip van hire in Greenhill: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Community events and fairs
Fish and chip van hire in Greenhill
Working with your venue
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.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
About our fish and chip van hire in Greenhill
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. We serve gravy, curry sauce and pie and chips, and we are often booked for weddings, especially the evening and community events and fairs.
Around Greenhill, bookings are frequently at homes, local halls and clubs. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the route. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Occasions we serve in Greenhill
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Care home visits
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Summer garden parties
Parks such as Curtis Wood typically need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How much space the van takes up
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. The van cooks right there, so it is crisp when it is handed over. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- Events in Greenhill and across Kent
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Places near Greenhill
What else we do in Greenhill
How it works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. We handle the cooking and serving. Around midsummer it stays light in Greenhill until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Planning help
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
FAQs for Greenhill
Can the van park in Curtis Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Greenhill?
Herne Bay station, about 0.6 miles north-east of the centre.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm the menu.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can the van come to Greenhill?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Greenhill and the rest of Kent. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- A short menu helps everyone
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
Planning a chip van in Greenhill
Greenhill is about 1 mile south-west of Herne Bay, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Greenhill or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Coming by train? Herne Bay station is about 0.6 miles away. PTAs at schools such as Thornden Wood Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Greenhill is within about 2 miles of the sea, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
For events in CT6, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Love Street Close, Herne Drive and Matthews Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Greenhill we cover include Eddington (1 mile east), Bullockstone (1 mile south-east), Herne Common (1 mile south-east), Herne Bay (1 mile north-east) and Herne (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (3 miles west) and Faversham (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (3.1 miles west). The countryside around Greenhill includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Herne Bay High School (under half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Share And Coulter Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
- 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