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Party Fish and Chip Van for Harrietsham events
Looking for a fish and chip van for your party in Harrietsham? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Naming days and christenings
- Engagement parties
- Summer garden parties
A chip van near Harrietsham
Party fish and chip van for your party in Harrietsham
The van can park on a drive, a hardstanding or a firm lawn, with the serving hatch towards the garden. Whether it is garden get-togethers and christenings and naming days, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
In a place like Harrietsham, a party at home is usually the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the lane, and we’ll bring everything else. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Events we cater in Harrietsham
Fresh food beats a tired buffet, especially as the evening cools.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Engagement parties
- Retirement parties
- Family reunions
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Within reach of Harrietsham are historic houses such as Leeds Castle (2.2 miles west) and Stoneacre (4.4 miles west). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The cancellation terms
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. For a late-May party in Harrietsham, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME17 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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Harrietsham: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can the van park in Kiln Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
Can you do something for the children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Will the van fit on our drive?
It depends on the drive and the access. Mention anything tight, and we’ll tell you honestly.
Towns and villages near Harrietsham
More for events in Harrietsham
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Show us where the van would go
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
Let the neighbours know the van is coming, or invite them.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
Parties in Harrietsham: homes, halls and local tips
Harrietsham is about 7 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of Harrietsham or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
Thinking of using Kiln Wood? Parks normally need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. Guests arriving by train should know that Harrietsham station is in Harrietsham itself. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Harrietsham, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We serve parties across ME17. Your party could be at a house on Church Road, Station Road and Norris Walk or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve parties in Marley (1 mile east), Pollhill (1 mile west), Chegworth (1 mile west), Sandway (1 mile south-east) and Platt's Heath (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
A little further out are The Dog Collar Museum (2.1 miles west) and Leeds Castle (2.2 miles west).
- Schools near Harrietsham include The Lenham School (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Roebuck Public House (under half a mile west)
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A spot near your guests
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
For event organisers in Harrietsham
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What affects the price in Harrietsham
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
There is 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.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
- 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