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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Hernhill 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 Hernhill.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
- Care home visits
Planning an event in Hernhill?
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event. Around midsummer it stays light in Hernhill until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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 are done.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
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.
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Fish and chip van hire for your event in Hernhill
Fish and chips is generous food: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. Whether it is fish and chip days at care homes and milestone birthday parties, we can cook haddock and chips, gravy and curry sauce.
Somewhere like Hernhill, a yard or firm field frequently works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Hernhill
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Nearby places to Hernhill
Also in Hernhill
Hernhill: venues, parking and local tips
Hernhill is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. Events in Hernhill are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Hernhill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, Selling station is about 2.3 miles away. Churches such as Church of St Michael rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does. The coast is within about 5 miles of Hernhill, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. For events just outside Hernhill, we cover Slutshole (1 mile south-west), Staplestreet (1 mile south-west), Dargate (1 mile north-east), Culmers (1 mile north-west) and Goodnestone (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chilham Castle (4.5 miles south) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hernhill include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find Red Lion pub (less than half a mile west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and typically costs more per head. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cover Hernhill and the whole of Kent
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Hernhill: your questions answered
Can the van park in Mount Ephraim Gardens?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Hernhill?
Selling station, about 2.3 miles south-west of the centre.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Count children separately
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we get there in good time. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Perfect for your event in Hernhill
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Hernhill and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Birthday celebrations
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Garden get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches
Parks such as Mount Ephraim Gardens normally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many hours the van serves
- The cancellation terms
- Whether there is a minimum
- The deposit and payment dates
- 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