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Christmas party fish and chips in Broadstone, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in Broadstone.
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Office Christmas parties
- Festive family gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Broadstone
How the day works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. At about 3:50pm in late December, it gets dark in Broadstone; light the path to the van.
- You tell us the date, the venue or site, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- We clear our spot and head off.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us a contact for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Broadstone
It works for teams who cannot all leave at once, because service can be planned in waves. Whether it’s new Year parties and christmas socials for clubs, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and gravy and more.
In winter near Broadstone, we need firm ground and light. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a chip van is hard to beat. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Nearby places to Broadstone
What else we do in Broadstone
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Broadstone
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Questions from Broadstone
What’s the nearest station to Broadstone?
The closest is Lenham station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
How far is Broadstone from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
When should we eat?
At the time you choose. Plan lighting, as it’s dark early.
Festive bookings around Broadstone
Broadstone is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Broadstone and nearby villages. Broadstone is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Broadstone, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We take the van to Christmas parties all over ME17. Whether your Christmas party is on Boughton Park, Headcorn Road and Eastwood Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Eastwood (1 mile north-west), Grafty Green (1 mile north-east), Liverton Street (1 mile north-east), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile north-east) and Ulcombe (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (1.2 miles east) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.6 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Kings Head Public House (0.8 miles north-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Check the van can park on site
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Plan cover for the queue
- Book as early as possible for December
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
- 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