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Party Fish and Chip Van for Lower Hartlip events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Party fish and chip van in Lower Hartlip.
- Christenings and naming days
- Street parties
- Kids’ birthday parties
Party fish and chip van in Lower Hartlip
Party fish and chip van for your party in Lower Hartlip
A chip van also works for street parties, with the right permissions in place. Typical bookings include retirement celebrations and big birthdays, with pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Lower Hartlip, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Questions from Lower Hartlip
Do you come out to small places like Lower Hartlip?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you come to a street party?
Yes, with the council’s permission for the road closure. Tell the council about the van.
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.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is there a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
How far ahead should we book a party?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Contact us with your date.
Parties in Lower Hartlip: homes, halls and local tips
Lower Hartlip is about 3 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Kent. From the centre of Lower Hartlip to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Michael, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards. Guests arriving by train should know that Newington station, about 1.1 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Lower Hartlip is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Kent takes in ME9, and we can serve your party anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Lower Hartlip Road, Grainey Field and Old House Lane, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Lower Hartlip, we also cover Hartlip (1 mile west), Breach (1 mile north-east), Newington (1 mile east), Moor Street (1 mile north-west) and Meresborough (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Court Hall Museum (3.8 miles east) and Bayford Court (4.3 miles east). Open spaces near Lower Hartlip include Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.4 miles north-west)
Also near Lower Hartlip
What else we do in Lower Hartlip
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Lower Hartlip
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
It’s worth telling the neighbours.
Somewhere to sit makes eating easier.
What affects the price in Lower Hartlip
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Lower Hartlip is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- Contact us 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.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
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 solves that by cooking on site.
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.
A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your party.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- Events in Lower Hartlip and across Kent
- A quote that spells everything out
See how we price or the cost guide.
- 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