Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Brook, Kent
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 Brook.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Church fêtes
- Sports days
Planning an event in Brook?
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Brook
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll let you know if we are available. For village fêtes and music and food festivals, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips and more.
At a field event near Brook, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Perfect for your event in Brook
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Brook:
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Feeding event crew
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School summer fairs
School fairs, for a school like Brook Community Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- The cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
- When payment is due
Community events around Brook
Brook is about 4 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Brook as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary, are a natural home for a chip van. If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Wye station, roughly 2 miles north-west of the centre. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 2 miles of Brook, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the TN25 postcode area. From The Street, Troy Town Lane and Stonebridge or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Brook we cover include Folly Town (1 mile east), Wye (2 miles north-west), Hinxhill (2 miles south-west), Hastingleigh (2 miles east) and Hassell Street (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (4 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles east), Folkestone (11 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Faversham (11 miles north).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and County Square (3.9 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Hatch Park.
- Schools near Brook include Wye School (1.7 miles north-west)
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. In Brook, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:15pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:00pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or TN25 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Plan bins near food stalls
Put bins near the queue.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Brook: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around Brook?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
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’ll follow the site rules.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Send us the date and the spot.
Can the van come to Brook?
We do. We serve events in Brook and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
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.
Nearby places to Brook
Other occasions in Brook
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- What’s available on the pitch
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- 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