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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Broomfield, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Broomfield and Kent, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- School summer fairs
- Feeding event crew
- Charity fundraisers and community events
A chip van near Broomfield
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Broomfield
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers. On the menu are chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for school fairs and sports days and sports tournaments.
At a field event near Broomfield, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Questions from Broomfield
Can the van park in Curtis Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do you trade at school fairs around Broomfield?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Broomfield?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Also near Broomfield
Also in Broomfield
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Evening events in Broomfield have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or CT6 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Broomfield?
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Broomfield book the van for events such as:
- Festivals
- School summer fairs
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Club open days
A school like Herne Church of England Infant School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Questions to ask before you book
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether there is a minimum
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether VAT is included
Community events around Broomfield
Broomfield is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. From the centre of Broomfield to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Events in parks such as Curtis Wood need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 1.5 miles west of the centre. The coast is within about 2 miles of Broomfield, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Wherever your event is in CT6, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Barley Close, The Meadows and Ladyfields or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Hunters Forstal (1 mile west), Herne (1 mile south-west), Hillborough (1 mile north-east), Millbank (1 mile south-east) and Hawthorn (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Herne Bay High School (1.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Huntsman And Horn Public House (within half a mile east)
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Tell us about the pitch
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Display allergens for each stall
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
Plan where the queue forms.
A few benches near the van help.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Where the van can park in Broomfield
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Information about power and water
- Somewhere firm if it rains
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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