Kent · England
Fish and chip van hire in Brabourne, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van in Brabourne? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Milestone birthday parties
- Staff lunches and team days
Planning an event in Brabourne?
Bringing the van to Brabourne
Brabourne is about 6 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Brabourne will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
Within reach of Brabourne are historic houses such as Westenhanger Castle (3.3 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Brabourne Church of England Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. Brabourne is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Here we cover the TN25 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. From The Street and Canterbury Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve events in Bircholt Forstal (1 mile west), Brabourne Lees (1 mile south-west), Lilyvale (1 mile south-west), Smeeth (2 miles south-west) and Ridgeway (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (6 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (13 miles north).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Lympne Castle (4.6 miles south). Within reach you will find Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
- Local pubs include The Five Bells pub (within half a mile north-east)
How our fish and chip van hire works in Brabourne
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. We serve sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater staff lunches and team days and Fêtes, fairs and school events.
Somewhere as small as Brabourne, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm ground matters more than anything. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Occasions we serve in Brabourne
A van is food and an occasion in one. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
These are some of the bookings we take around Brabourne:
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Garden get-togethers
Churches such as Church of St Mary rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by normally does.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Any minimum charge
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. By late September, sunset in Brabourne is around 7:00pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- You share 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.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
How we price a fish and chip van
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Brabourne? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Brabourne? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Brabourne questions
How far is Brabourne from London?
About 53 miles from central London.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Brabourne.
Nearby places to Brabourne
Other occasions in Brabourne
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A short walk from the party
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- 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