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Fish and chip van for parties in Greenhill, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your party in Greenhill. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Leaving parties
- Summer garden parties
- Family parties with children
Book the van in Greenhill
Common questions in Greenhill
Could you trade in Curtis Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Greenhill close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Do you need power or water from us?
Let us know about power and water at the house, and we will say what we need.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Party fish and chip van in Greenhill, fried fresh
The van can park on a drive, a hardstanding or a firm lawn, with the serving hatch towards the garden. For retirement celebrations and christenings and naming days, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips and more.
Parties around Greenhill are often relaxed garden affairs. A chip van fits right in. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A spot near your guests
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Step by step
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your party. We handle the cooking and serving. Sunset in Greenhill drops to about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your party in Greenhill
Hot food beats a buffet that’s been out for hours, especially as the evening cools.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Milestone birthdays
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 0.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
Greenhill parties: what to know
Greenhill is about 1 mile south-west of Herne Bay, in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Greenhill, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Greenhill is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
A christening at St Peter followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. A green space like Curtis Wood is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s. The coast is within about 2 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
Here we cover the CT6 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Love Street Close, Herne Drive and Matthews Road; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover parties in Eddington (1 mile east), Bullockstone (1 mile south-east), Herne Common (1 mile south-east), Herne Bay (1 mile north-east) and Herne (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (3 miles west) and Faversham (10 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (3.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Herne Bay High School (less than half a mile east)
- Nearby, you will find The Share And Coulter Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Greenhill? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a DIY barbecue, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why us?
- Something for guests to gather round
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cover Greenhill and the whole of Kent
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
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More for events in Greenhill
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
- 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