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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Broad Oak, Kent
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Broad Oak.
- Horse and dog shows
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Music and food festivals
A chip van near Broad Oak
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Broad Oak
When there’s hot food, people stay longer, which is good for every other stall. Typical bookings include village fêtes and community open days, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
A fête near Broad Oak might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Community events around Broad Oak
Broad Oak is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. From the centre of Broad Oak to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
A school like Sturry Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Running a fête for a church like St Nicholas' Church? A chip van draws people in. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
This part of Kent takes in CT2. Streets in the area include Porty Road, Madeleine Road and Dragon Way, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For events just outside Broad Oak, we cover Sturry (1 mile east), Calcott (1 mile north), Westbere (2 miles east), Hicks Forstal (2 miles north-east) and Hersden (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles north-west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (2.2 miles south) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (1.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include Royal Oak Public House (within half a mile north)
Broad Oak: your questions answered
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can you come to a school fair in Broad Oak?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Broad Oak.
Do you do crew food?
Yes. Tell us how many and when, and we will quote.
Can the van come to our fair?
Often, yes. Get in touch with the details.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
A chip van compared with other options
Burger vans are common at events. Fish and chips adds variety. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book our van in Broad Oak
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A van that becomes part of the event
- All the chip-shop extras
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Information about power and water
- Somewhere firm if it rains
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Winter fairs in Broad Oak are dark by about 3:50pm, so pitches need lighting; 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.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Broad Oak
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Perfect for your event in Broad Oak
It keeps people on site for longer.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Broad Oak and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Feeding event crew
- Agricultural and country shows
- Festivals
- Sports tournaments
An event in Chequer's Wood and Old Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council.
Before you book anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Allergen information for each item
- What the price includes, item by item
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
- 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