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Fish and chip van hire in Harbledown, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Harbledown.
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Evening wedding food
- Birthday celebrations
Book the van in Harbledown
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
About our fish and chip van hire in Harbledown
We keep the menu to the classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. Typical bookings include community events and fairs and festive get-togethers, with curry sauce, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
In a hamlet or village like Harbledown, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
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.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Planning a chip van in Harbledown
Harbledown is about 1 mile west of Canterbury, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Harbledown or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Harbledown is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van.
Parks such as Whitehall Meadows normally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as The Canterbury Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. Harbledown is within about 6 miles of the sea, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Anywhere in CT2, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Lanfranc Gardens, Mill Lane and Church Hill; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Harbledown, we also cover Rough Common (1 mile north-west), Wincheap (1 mile south-east), Thanington (1 mile south), Upper Harbledown (1 mile west) and Canterbury (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles south-west), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south), Whitstable (5 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (0.9 miles east) and Sidney Cooper Museum (0.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Harbledown include The Canterbury Academy (under half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's School (0.6 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Monument Inn (0.6 miles east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Places near Harbledown
Other occasions in Harbledown
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Harbledown?
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
Whatever the occasion in Harbledown, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Staff lunches and team days
- Evening wedding food
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Big birthdays
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St Michael and All Angels Church or St Thomas of Canterbury Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Step by step
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Harbledown, sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:50pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Harbledown
What’s the nearest station to Harbledown?
Canterbury West station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at St Michael and All Angels Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. You can add your own desserts if you like.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you come to Harbledown?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Harbledown is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
- 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