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Fish and chip van hire in Broomfield, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Broomfield and across Kent.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Fish and chip van hire in Broomfield
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Broomfield
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. It’s why a chip van suits so many occasions in Broomfield. On the menu are pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for care home visits and village fêtes and school fairs.
For a rural spot like Broomfield, the setting does plenty of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Bringing the van to Broomfield
Broomfield is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Broomfield and nearby villages. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Broomfield to Canterbury (6 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Herne Church of England Infant School, can book the van as a food stall. If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Bartholomew, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. The coast is within about 2 miles of Broomfield, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
For events in CT6, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Your event could be at a house on Barley Close, The Meadows and Ladyfields, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover events in Hunters Forstal (1 mile west), Herne (1 mile south-west), Hillborough (1 mile north-east), Millbank (1 mile south-east) and Hawthorn (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Broomfield include Herne Bay High School (1.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Huntsman And Horn Public House (less than half a mile east)
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
Fish and chips is best eaten right away, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
What affects the price in Broomfield
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Broomfield?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Broomfield hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A clear quote before you book
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Around midsummer it stays light in Broomfield until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Broomfield questions
Can the van park in Curtis Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Broomfield close to London?
About 55 miles from central London.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
It can be. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Perfect for your event in Broomfield
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Broomfield and Kent:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Work Christmas parties
- Visits to care homes and day centres
Coming by train? Herne Bay station, about 1.5 miles west, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- How much space the van takes up
Nearby places to Broomfield
What else we do in Broomfield
- 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