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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Brogdale
Bring the chip shop to your event in Brogdale. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Sports days
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Country shows
Fish and chip van for events for Brogdale events
Event catering near Brogdale
Brogdale is about 1 mile south-west of Preston, in Kent. Around Brogdale, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your visitors. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Brogdale to Canterbury (9 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, Faversham station, about 1.3 miles north-east, is the nearest station. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Ospringe Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
We take the van to events all over the ME13 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Brogdale, we also cover Whitehill (1 mile east), Ospringe (1 mile north), Preston (1 mile north-east), Faversham (1 mile north-east) and Davington (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Newnham Castle (3 miles west).
- Schools near Brogdale include The Abbey School (1 mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Alma pub (0.6 miles south-west)
About our fish and chip van for events in Brogdale
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van. We are frequently asked to cater sports days and community open days, serving curry sauce, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Rural events near Brogdale can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Brogdale
Do you come out to small places like Brogdale?
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 Brogdale?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you come to Brogdale?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Brogdale. For a quote, use our quote form.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
The process
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Summer fêtes in Brogdale have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:15pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Make sure the van can get in
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Who books fish and chip van for events in Brogdale?
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Brogdale and Kent:
- School fairs and sports days
- Community festivals
- Community open days
- Agricultural and country shows
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, are a natural home for a chip van.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Agree who removes waste
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Settle the pitch terms early
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
The menu, dish by dish
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.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No surprises in your quote
- All the chip-shop extras
- Bookings across Kent, including Brogdale
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Also in Brogdale
- 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