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Party Fish and Chip Van in Lower Hardres
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your party in Lower Hardres. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
Party fish and chip van in Lower Hardres
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the party.
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.
Party fish and chip van in Lower Hardres, cooked to order
It feels like a treat, but stays relaxed: paper portions of fish and chips in the garden. Whether it is family reunions and garden parties and summer get-togethers, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Country parties near Lower Hardres suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Sunset in Lower Hardres drops to about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Lower Hardres parties: what to know
Lower Hardres is about 3 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. For a party in Lower Hardres, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Lower Hardres is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Lower Hardres, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Lower Hardres we cover include Street End (1 mile north), Pett Bottom (1 mile south-east), Nackington (1 mile north), Upper Hardres (1 mile south) and Petham (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Whitstable (8 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Kent and Canterbury Hospital (2.2 miles north) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near Lower Hardres include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Duck pub (0.8 miles south-east)
Lower Hardres: 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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Lower Hardres?
The closest is Canterbury East station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
How much does a fish and chip van for your party cost in Lower Hardres?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What do you need at the house?
Mostly just a good parking spot. Tell us what’s available and we will take it from there.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Also near Lower Hardres
Other occasions in Lower Hardres
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Events we cater in Lower Hardres
It suits all ages, which makes it perfect for family celebrations.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Kids’ birthday parties
If guests are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Canterbury East station, roughly 2.7 miles north of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- How allergens are handled
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the parking spot
Each quote is put together for your party. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Let your neighbours know
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Arrange an alternative if needed
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, then serve as guests come up.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Lower Hardres?
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. A van fries on the spot. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No surprises in your quote
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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