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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Broadwater Down, Kent
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Broadwater Down. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Country shows
- Community festivals
Fish and chip van for events for Broadwater Down events
About our fish and chip van for events in Broadwater Down
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. We serve mushy peas, chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater school fairs and sports days and fundraisers.
Summer fairs around Broadwater Down are often run by volunteers, so a self-sufficient van helps. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Community events around Broadwater Down
Broadwater Down is about 1 mile south-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For events in Broadwater Down, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 26 miles away.
A school like Broadwater Down Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. An event in Dunorlan Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council. Within about 6 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Kent takes in TN2, TN4 and TN1, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Frant Road, Eridge Road and Ramslye Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Broadwater Down sits on or near the A267, so getting the van to your event is simple. We also bring the van to events in Hawkenbury (1 mile east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile north-east), Rusthall (2 miles north-west), Langton Green (2 miles north-west) and Bells Yew Green (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Tonbridge (6 miles north), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (7 miles north-east), Southborough (3 miles north) and Edenbridge (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are The Corn Exchange (0.5 miles north-east) and The Amelia (1.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Broadwater Down include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Broadwater Down include Rose Hill School (1.5 miles north) and Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (1.6 miles north)
- Local pubs include Sir Alf Ramsey pub (under half a mile south-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Also near Broadwater Down
What else we do in Broadwater Down
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In Broadwater Down, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:15pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Tell us about the pitch
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
- The day of the week
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.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Broadwater Down
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Village fêtes
- Food for volunteers
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Sports tournaments
For visitors coming by rail, Tunbridge Wells station, about 0.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Common questions in Broadwater Down
What’s the nearest station to Broadwater Down?
The closest is Tunbridge Wells station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
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.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why book with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cover Broadwater Down and the whole of Kent
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- What’s available on the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
- 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