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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Brogdale
Fish and chip van hire in Brogdale: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Garden get-togethers
- Staff lunches and team days
Fish and chip van hire in Brogdale
Fish and chip van hire in Brogdale, fried fresh
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. Whether it is birthday celebrations and work Christmas parties, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas and more.
In a rural place like Brogdale, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Put allergy details in writing
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Events we cater in Brogdale
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Care home visits
- Work Christmas parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Staff lunches and team days
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Faversham station, about 1.3 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any minimum charge
- A clear list of what’s included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether travel is included
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
If you want something everyone will enjoy, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice for your event in Brogdale. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Brogdale
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across Kent, including Brogdale
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Brogdale
How far is Brogdale from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Brogdale too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
Cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; tell us which you’d like for your event.
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.
More for events in Brogdale
Planning a chip van in Brogdale
Brogdale is about 1 mile south-west of Preston, in Kent. For an event in Brogdale, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Brogdale is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Brogdale are Belmont House and Gardens (2.2 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
This part of Kent takes in ME13, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Other places close to Brogdale we cover include Whitehill (1 mile east), Ospringe (1 mile north), Preston (1 mile north-east), Faversham (1 mile north-east) and Davington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (3 miles west).
- Local schools include The Abbey School (1 mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Alma pub (0.6 miles south-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Brogdale, sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, but by late December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and 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