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Fish and chip van for parties in Brabourne Lees, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for your party in Brabourne Lees? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Big birthdays
- Summer garden parties
- Naming days and christenings
A chip van near Brabourne Lees
Brabourne Lees: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Brabourne Lees close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How early do summer dates go?
Weekends from May to September are busiest, so it pays to ask early.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you do something for the children?
Most children go for sausage and chips. Let us know numbers and ages.
Party fish and chip van in Brabourne Lees, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as people come up, rather than sitting on a buffet table all afternoon. Typical bookings include neighbourhood get-togethers and anniversaries and engagement parties, serving gravy, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
A country party near Brabourne Lees is perfect for fish and chips: fried fresh and eaten outside. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
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.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Brabourne Lees? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Let your neighbours know
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Give us separate numbers for children
Let the neighbours know the van is coming, or invite them.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Parties in Brabourne Lees: homes, halls and local tips
Brabourne Lees is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. In and around Brabourne Lees, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Brabourne Lees is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Brabourne Lees to Canterbury (12 miles away).
For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Westenhanger station, roughly 3.4 miles south-east of the centre. If the day starts at Church of St Mary, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Brabourne Lees, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Parties anywhere in TN25 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Your party could be at a house on Knatchbull Way, Mountbatten Way and Prospect Way, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve parties in Smeeth (1 mile south-west), Lilyvale (1 mile south-east), Bircholt Forstal (1 mile north), Ridgeway (1 mile west) and Stone Hill (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north) and Hythe (6 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Lympne Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (2.9 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Occasions we serve in Brabourne Lees
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away, which makes the morning after much easier.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Brabourne Lees book the van for occasions like:
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
Among the historic houses close to Brabourne Lees are Westenhanger Castle (3.2 miles south-east). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules.
Before booking anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The van’s size and access needs
- The cancellation terms
Towns and villages near Brabourne Lees
What else we do in Brabourne Lees
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your party. For a late-May party in Brabourne Lees, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
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Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A short walk from the party
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- 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