Kent · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in Herne
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your party in Herne. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Milestone birthdays
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Christenings and naming days
Fresh fish and chips in Herne
FAQs for Herne
Which station is closest to Herne?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van, mainly. Mention power and water and we’ll confirm the rest.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Can you come to a street party?
Often, yes. Start the road closure application early.
Will the van fit on our drive?
It depends on the drive and the access. Tell us about gates, slopes and overhead branches, and we will tell you honestly.
How our party fish and chip van works in Herne
There is no need for a venue: a chip van on the drive turns your home into the venue. We serve cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater family celebrations after a christening and summer garden parties.
Around Herne, a garden and a drive is all you need. The van fits right in. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
For event organisers in Herne
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Organising a club, school or community event in Herne? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Occasions we serve in Herne
It works at home: a drive or a firm spot near the garden will do.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Herne book the van for occasions like:
- Street parties
- Leaving parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Family celebrations after a christening
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 1.2 miles north-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- Allergen information for each item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Parties in Herne: homes, halls and local tips
Herne is about 1 mile south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Across the CT6 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Herne is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
If you had Curtis Wood in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park. A christening at Church of St Martin followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. Near the coast, within about 2 miles, a fish and chip van feels like a trip to the seaside, and we always plan for wind.
For parties in CT6, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include St Martin's View, Ridley Close and Herne Street; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve parties in Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east), Eddington (1 mile north-west), Herne Common (1 mile south-west), Bullockstone (1 mile west) and Broomfield (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.7 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.4 miles west). Open spaces near Herne include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Herne Bay High School (1.2 miles north-west)
Also in Herne
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- A picture of the parking spot helps
- Make sure the van can park legally
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
A few lights around the van look great.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Sunset in Herne is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, light the area around the van.
- It starts with your date, address and numbers.
- We check access for the van and send a quote.
- On the day, we park up and get the fryers going.
- We serve hot from the hatch while the party carries on.
- We pack up when we’re done and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Herne
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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