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Fish and chip van hire in Broomfield, Kent
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Broomfield. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings, especially the evening
A chip van near Broomfield
How the day works
The first sign we’ve arrived is normally the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Broomfield, it stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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How our fish and chip van hire works in Broomfield
We keep the menu to the classics: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. Typical bookings include company team days and birthday celebrations, serving gravy, cod and chips and pie and chips.
Somewhere as small as Broomfield, a field, yard or drive is frequently the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Broomfield questions
What’s the nearest station to Broomfield?
The closest is Hollingbourne station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
How far is Broomfield from London?
About 36 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
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.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
More for events in Broomfield
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which suits guests who do not eat pork. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Broomfield
- No surprises in your quote
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cover Broomfield and the whole of Kent
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Fewer choices mean faster service
Once everyone is fed, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
Let everyone know when the food is ready, so they do not miss out.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Fish and chip van hire around Broomfield
Broomfield is about 5 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Bookings in Broomfield come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Margaret, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. If guests are travelling by rail, Hollingbourne station, about 1.6 miles north, is the nearest station. Broomfield is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We serve events across ME17 and the streets around it. Other places close to Broomfield we cover include Chegworth (1 mile east), Ashbank (1 mile north-west), Kingswood (1 mile south), Eyhorne Street (1 mile north) and Leeds (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
A little further out are Leeds Castle (within half a mile north-west) and KIMS hospital (4.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Broomfield includes Detling Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Park Gate Inn (0.7 miles north)
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Broomfield?
It is familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Within reach of Broomfield are historic houses such as Leeds Castle (within half a mile north-west) and Stoneacre (2.5 miles west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- 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