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Fish and chip van hire in Broom Street, Kent
Fish and chip van hire in Broom Street: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Birthday celebrations
- Care home visits
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Fish and chip van hire for Broom Street events
For event organisers in Broom Street
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
How our fish and chip van hire works in Broom Street
There is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. On the menu are sausage and chips, gravy and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater big birthdays and festive get-togethers.
Somewhere like Broom Street, a yard or firm field frequently works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
How it works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Around midsummer it stays light in Broom Street until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Broom Street
Other occasions in Broom Street
Common questions in Broom Street
We’re gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Broom Street from London?
About 46 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
It’s a full meal on its own. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
A chip van compared with other options
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, nobody misses the event. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Fewer choices mean faster service
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
What affects the price in Broom Street
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
Planning a fish and chip van in Broom Street? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
A fish and chip van in Broom Street: local details
Broom Street is about 2 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. In and around Broom Street, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Broom Street to Canterbury (7 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Faversham station is about 2.1 miles away. Churches such as Church of All Saints rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does. The coast is within about 5 miles of Broom Street, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
We serve events across ME13. For events just outside Broom Street, we cover Graveney (1 mile south-east), Culmers (1 mile south-east), Goodnestone (1 mile south), Slutshole (2 miles south-east) and Hernhill (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.6 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (1.8 miles west)
Perfect for your event in Broom Street
It is familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Broom Street, people book us for events such as:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Milestone birthday parties
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Village fêtes and school fairs
A green space like South Swale is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each item
- How many hours the van serves
- A clear list of what’s included
- 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