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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Broadstone events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Broadstone and the surrounding area.
- Summer garden parties
- Christmas parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Fish and chip van hire in Broadstone
Fish and chip van hire in Broadstone, fried fresh
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. That’s why a van works for so many kinds of event. We serve gravy, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for work Christmas parties and wakes and gatherings after a funeral.
In a hamlet or village like Broadstone, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Planning a chip van in Broadstone
Broadstone is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Events in Broadstone are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Broadstone to Canterbury (19 miles away).
Coming by train? The nearest station is Lenham station, about 2.9 miles north-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Broadstone, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
This part of Kent takes in ME17. Local streets include Boughton Park, Headcorn Road and Eastwood Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For events just outside Broadstone, we cover Eastwood (1 mile north-west), Grafty Green (1 mile north-east), Liverton Street (1 mile north-east), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile north-east) and Ulcombe (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Coldbridge Castle (1.2 miles east) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.6 miles north-west).
- Nearby, you will find The Kings Head Public House (0.8 miles north-east)
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Nearby places to Broadstone
Other occasions in Broadstone
How it works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Evenings in Broadstone stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Broadstone
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Broadstone book the van for occasions like:
- Festive get-togethers
- Staff lunches and team days
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Evening wedding food
Nearby historic houses include Leeds Castle (3.7 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if plans change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Allergen information for each item
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
FAQs for Broadstone
Is Broadstone close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Broadstone?
Lenham station, about 2.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can the van come to Broadstone?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Broadstone. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
How we price a fish and chip van
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Broadstone? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
A short menu keeps service quick, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there is nothing warming on a chilly day. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A van that becomes part of the event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No surprises in your quote
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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