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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Brattle
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Brattle.
- Sports club events and race days
- Community open days
- School summer fairs
Planning an event in Brattle?
How it works
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Winter fairs in Brattle are dark by about 3:50pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there’s light until about 8:45pm.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Brattle
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. Popular choices include cod and chips, chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater feeding event crew and village fêtes.
Rural events near Brattle can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
Brattle: your questions answered
Is Brattle too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you trade at school fairs around Brattle?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes. Give us numbers and a time.
Can the van come to Brattle?
We do. Brattle is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Brattle
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across Kent, including Brattle
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Share pitch details
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Agree when volunteers will eat
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing in case the ground is soft.
A few benches near the van help.
DIY versus a fish and chip 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 usually the easier option.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Brattle
Brattle is about 6 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Around Brattle, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Appledore (Kent) station is about 3.1 miles away. A summer fête at Parish Church of All Saints is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Anywhere in TN26, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Front Road, Lower Road and Appledore Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Brattle, we also cover Woodchurch (1 mile north), Brook Street (1 mile west), Shirkoak (1 mile north), Appledore Heath (2 miles south) and Reading Street (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (6 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles west), Park Wood (15 miles north-west), Kennington (8 miles north-east) and New Romney (9 miles south-east).
A little further out are Woodchurch Village Life Museum (1 mile north-west). Open spaces near Brattle include Orlestone Forest.
- Pubs nearby include Stonebridge Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
What else we do in Brattle
What affects the price in Brattle
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Brattle?
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
These are some of the bookings we take in Brattle and Kent:
- Community open days
- Sports club events and race days
- Music and food festivals
- Country shows
PTAs at schools such as Woodchurch Church of England Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How allergens are handled
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Organising a club, school or community event in Brattle? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
- 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