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Party Fish and Chip Van in Upper Hardres
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Upper Hardres and across Kent.
- Family parties with children
- Garden get-togethers
- Leaving parties
Party fish and chip van for Upper Hardres events
How our party fish and chip van works in Upper Hardres
A chip van works for birthdays, garden parties and family celebrations. Everyone from toddlers to grandparents knows what they’re getting. Popular choices include cod and chips, sausage and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for big birthdays and anniversary celebrations.
Near Upper Hardres, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A venue plus caterer can be expensive. A van on the drive keeps it simple. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Nearby places to Upper Hardres
Also in Upper Hardres
What happens on the day
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Midsummer parties in Upper Hardres stay bright until about 9:15pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:00pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Hosting a chip van party in Upper Hardres
Upper Hardres is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Upper Hardres is well within our area, so your party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Guests arriving by train should know that Bekesbourne station, about 3.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Upper Hardres is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We take the van to parties all over CT4 and the streets around it. Your party could be at a house on Broxhall Road and Hardres Court Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south-east), Pett Bottom (1 mile north-east), Lower Hardres (1 mile north), Petham (2 miles west) and Street End (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Whitstable (10 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (4.1 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.5 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include The Duck pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Why choose party fish and chip van in Upper Hardres?
It works at home: a drive or a firm spot near the garden will do.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Upper Hardres book the van for events such as:
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family parties with children
- Retirement celebrations
A christening at Church of St Peter and St Paul followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The cancellation terms
- Whether there is a minimum
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Upper Hardres
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Upper Hardres questions
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Upper Hardres close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you cover Upper Hardres?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Upper Hardres. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before you book.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Confirm allergies by email
- Mention the van to neighbours
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
- 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