Kent · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Harvel events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van hire in Harvel.
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Milestone birthday parties
Fish and chip van hire for Harvel events
How we price a fish and chip van
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
About our fish and chip van hire in Harvel
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. Whether it’s wakes and celebrations of life and staff thank-you lunches, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips and more.
Somewhere like Harvel, a yard or firm field frequently works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Harvel?
A van is food and an occasion in one. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Staff lunches and team days
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Christmas parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of Our Lady of the Meadow, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- VAT, if it applies
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Harvel? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Places near Harvel
Other occasions in Harvel
A fish and chip van in Harvel: local details
Harvel is about 6 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Bookings in Harvel come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Harvel to London (about 23 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Culverstone Green Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Sole Street station, about 2.7 miles north.
We serve events across the DA13 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event at a home on St Francis Road, Hart Lane and Harvel Street, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Harvel we cover include Priestwood Green (1 mile north), Culverstone Green (1 mile south-west), Priestwood (1 mile north), South Street (1 mile north-west) and Vigo Village (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Leybourne Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (1.6 miles south). Open spaces near Harvel include Ranscombe Farm.
- Schools near Harvel include Meopham School (1.7 miles north)
Harvel questions
Do you come out to small places like Harvel?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park in Trosley Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
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’ll send a quote.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; tell us which you’d like for your event.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
The process
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. We handle the cooking and serving. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Harvel, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- A short menu helps everyone
- Confirm allergies by email
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we arrive well before service. If timings shift, we adapt.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which helps if some guests do not eat pork. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Harvel hosts choose us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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