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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Highstead
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Highstead and the surrounding area.
- Care home visits
- Company team days
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Fresh fish and chips in Highstead
How our fish and chip van hire works in Highstead
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. On the menu are gravy, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for christmas parties and community events and fairs.
Somewhere like Highstead, a yard or firm field often works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Occasions we serve in Highstead
It’s familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Highstead, people book us for occasions like:
- Evening wedding food
- Work Christmas parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Gatherings after a funeral
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Before booking anyone
- The cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each item
- Any minimum charge
Planning a chip van in Highstead
Highstead is about 2 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. For an event in Highstead, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Highstead is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Highstead to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 2.7 miles west. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Reculver Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Highstead is within about 3 miles of the sea, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Wherever your event is in CT3 and CT6, we can fry fresh for your guests. We also bring the van to events in Hawthorn (1 mile north), Boyden Gate (1 mile south-east), Millbank (1 mile south-west), Old Tree (1 mile south) and Hillborough (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.6 miles west). Open spaces near Highstead include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Pubs nearby include Hog & Donkey pub (0.8 miles north-east)
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book our van in Highstead
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Something for guests to gather round
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Highstead: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Highstead?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Can you serve near the sea around Highstead?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Do you come to Highstead?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Highstead is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Highstead
More for events in Highstead
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
Larger groups typically 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.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. In Highstead, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- 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