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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Brabourne, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Brabourne and the surrounding area.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Horse and dog shows
- Summer fairs
A chip van near Brabourne
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Brabourne
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we’ll let you know if we’re available. For club open days and horse and dog shows, we can cook mushy peas, chips and haddock and chips and more.
At a field event near Brabourne, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- Access that avoids crowds
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Confirmation the van can trade there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Brabourne
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
Brabourne events: pitches and permissions
Brabourne is about 6 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Brabourne to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Brabourne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Brabourne to Canterbury (about 11 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A chip van draws people in. For anyone arriving by train, Westenhanger station, about 3.4 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Within about 5 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in TN25, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include The Street and Canterbury Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Bircholt Forstal (1 mile west), Brabourne Lees (1 mile south-west), Lilyvale (1 mile south-west), Smeeth (2 miles south-west) and Ridgeway (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (6 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Lympne Castle (4.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
- Local pubs include The Five Bells pub (under half a mile north-east)
A chip van compared with other options
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a chip van is hard to beat. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cover Brabourne and the whole of Kent
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. 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.
How the day works
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. The frying and serving are down to us. Evening events in Brabourne have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Brabourne?
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Festivals
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Horse and dog shows
- Community open days
PTAs at schools such as Brabourne Church of England Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if plans change
- Allergen information for each item
- How much space the van takes up
- How late numbers can change
Common questions in Brabourne
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Brabourne?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we will check.
Can the van park on grass?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes. Tell us how many and when, and we’ll quote.
Places near Brabourne
Other occasions in Brabourne
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
- 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