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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Harrietsham
Fish and chip van hire in Harrietsham: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
A chip van near Harrietsham
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event in Harrietsham. Evenings in Harrietsham stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know the serving time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
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Fish and chip van hire in Harrietsham, cooked to order
We keep the menu to the classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. We serve cod and chips, mushy peas and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater company team days and work Christmas parties.
In a smaller place like Harrietsham, a garden party with the van on the drive is often the simplest option: no venue hire, and nobody stuck cooking. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
How we price a fish and chip van
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Count children separately
Once everyone is fed, we pack up.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. 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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Occasions we serve in Harrietsham
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Birthday celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Coming by train? Harrietsham has its own station, Harrietsham station.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- How many hours the van serves
- How late numbers can change
Common questions in Harrietsham
Can the van park in Kiln Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Harrietsham?
Harrietsham has its own station: Harrietsham station.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Bringing the van to Harrietsham
Harrietsham is about 7 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. For an event in Harrietsham, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Harrietsham. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Harrietsham to Canterbury (about 18 miles away).
Parks such as Kiln Wood typically need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. Among the historic houses close to Harrietsham are Leeds Castle (2.2 miles west) and Stoneacre (4.4 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. Harrietsham is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
This part of Kent takes in ME17, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Church Road, Station Road and Norris Walk, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Harrietsham we cover include Marley (1 mile east), Pollhill (1 mile west), Chegworth (1 mile west), Sandway (1 mile south-east) and Platt's Heath (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
A little further out are The Dog Collar Museum (2.1 miles west) and Leeds Castle (2.2 miles west).
- Schools near Harrietsham include The Lenham School (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Roebuck Public House (within half a mile west)
Nearby places to Harrietsham
Other occasions in Harrietsham
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A short walk from the party
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
- 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