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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Upper Hardres events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Upper Hardres.
- Birthday celebrations
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Community events and fairs
Fish and chip van hire in Upper Hardres
Step by step
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your event. Evenings in Upper Hardres 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.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Upper Hardres
Rain doesn’t stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. That makes it a safe bet for British events. For evening wedding food and company team days, we can cook cod and chips, gravy and curry sauce and more.
In a rural place like Upper Hardres, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Upper Hardres?
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Hot food handed straight over
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Numbers
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Places near Upper Hardres
Other occasions in Upper Hardres
Where the van can park in Upper Hardres
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A short walk from the party
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Upper Hardres
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Upper Hardres
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Upper Hardres from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Planning a chip van in Upper Hardres
Upper Hardres is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Across the CT4 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent.
If guests are travelling by rail, Bekesbourne station is about 3.9 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Upper Hardres, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Events anywhere in CT4 start with a parking spot for the van. That could mean an event at a home on Broxhall Road and Hardres Court Road, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Upper Hardres we cover include Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south-east), Pett Bottom (1 mile north-east), Lower Hardres (1 mile north), Petham (2 miles west) and Street End (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Whitstable (10 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
A little further out are Canterbury Castle (4.1 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.5 miles north).
- Local pubs include The Duck pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Count children separately
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
- 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