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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Brandfold
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van in Brandfold.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Company team days
- Festive get-togethers
Fresh fish and chips in Brandfold
Fish and chip van hire in Brandfold, fried fresh
Rain does not stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. That makes it a safe bet for British events. Whether it is company team days and christmas parties, we’ll put together a menu of gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
In a rural place like Brandfold, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Confirm allergies by email
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Planning a chip van in Brandfold
Brandfold is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. People in Brandfold book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Brandfold to Canterbury (about 29 miles away).
A green space like The Gill is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, usually the council’s. Historic houses near Brandfold include Scotney Castle (3.5 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one. Brandfold is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Events anywhere in TN17 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Whether your event is on Gore Lane and Lidwells Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Broad Ford (1 mile west), Capel Cross (1 mile north-west), Goudhurst (1 mile south), Smallbridge (1 mile south-west) and Horsmonden (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north), Foley Park (11 miles north) and Paddock Wood (5 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Old Scotney Castle (3.5 miles south-west).
Who books fish and chip van hire in Brandfold?
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Birthday celebrations
- Care home visits
- Work Christmas parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Marden station, about 3.4 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which suits guests who don’t eat pork. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Hot food handed straight over
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Towns and villages near Brandfold
Other occasions in Brandfold
Working with your venue
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Questions from Brandfold
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Brandfold?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What happens when we hire the van?
The van comes to you, cook fresh on site, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
Step by step
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your event. By late September, sunset in Brandfold is around 7:00pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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