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Fish and chip van hire in High Brooms, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van to High Brooms and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Milestone birthday parties
A chip van near High Brooms
Fish and chip van hire in High Brooms, cooked to order
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. We serve haddock and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce, and we’re often booked for work Christmas parties and summer garden parties.
A place like High Brooms frequently has a hall, a club or a pub car park nearby; any can work for the van, with the owner’s agreement. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
The process
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests typically gather round the hatch once service starts. Late September evenings in High Brooms lose the light at about 7:00pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
A fish and chip van in High Brooms: local details
High Brooms is about 1 mile north-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. People in High Brooms book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from High Brooms to Brighton (28 miles away).
Historic houses near High Brooms include Groombridge Place (4.4 miles south-west) and Penshurst Place (4.4 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. For guests coming by train, there is a station right in High Brooms: High Brooms station. High Brooms is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Here we cover the TN2, TN4 and TN1 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home on Oak Road, Brook Road and Caley Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside High Brooms, we also cover Southborough (1 mile north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile south-west), Hawkenbury (2 miles south), Stockland Green (2 miles west) and Bidborough (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Tonbridge (3 miles north), Kings Hill (10 miles north-east), Foley Park (14 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (5 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Kent and Sussex Hospital (1.2 miles south-west) and Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around High Brooms includes Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local schools include Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys (0.7 miles west) and St Gregory's Catholic School (0.8 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Longbow Court pub (under half a mile north-west)
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in High Brooms
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in High Brooms? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
What affects the price in High Brooms
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
If you want something everyone will enjoy, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Bookings across Kent, including High Brooms
- Classic food your guests already know
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in High Brooms
What’s the nearest station to High Brooms?
High Brooms has its own station: High Brooms station.
Could you trade in Hilbert Woods?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in High Brooms?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in High Brooms?
It’s familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Garden get-togethers
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Big birthdays
For a fundraiser at a school like St John's Church of England Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
What your quote should include
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Exactly what’s included in the price
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
- 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