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Party Fish and Chip Van for Branbridges events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your party in Branbridges.
- Retirement celebrations
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Get-togethers with old friends
Fresh fish and chips in Branbridges
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Let your neighbours know
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Flag any coeliac guests
Keep the queue away from the road.
A gazebo by the hatch keeps the queue dry.
How our party fish and chip van works in Branbridges
There’s no need for a venue: a chip van on the drive turns your home into the venue. For reunions and family get-togethers and big birthdays, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips and more.
Country parties near Branbridges suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Hosting a chip van party in Branbridges
Branbridges is about 2 miles north of Paddock Wood, in Kent. In and around Branbridges, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 29 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Beltring station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east of the centre. After a christening at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Parties anywhere in TN12 and ME18 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. From Old Road, Torbay Road and Orchard Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For parties just outside Branbridges, we cover Beltring (1 mile south), East Peckham (1 mile west), Hale Street (1 mile north), Snoll Hatch (1 mile west) and Peckham Bush (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (7 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
A little further out are The Hop Farm Museum (1 mile south) and Oakwood Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Branbridges include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Pubs nearby include Rose and Crown pub (within half a mile north-west)
Towns and villages near Branbridges
Also in Branbridges
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. For a late-May party in Branbridges, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- Send us the date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get an access check and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, park up and heat the fryers.
- Guests come up to the hatch and we fry to order.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the drive tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Where the van can park in Branbridges
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Branbridges
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Branbridges?
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your party.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cover Branbridges and the whole of Kent
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Branbridges
We are gathering after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come out to small places like Branbridges?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Who books party fish and chip van in Branbridges?
There is no kitchen to clear up afterwards.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Engagement parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Summer garden parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Among the historic houses close to Branbridges are Old Soar Manor (4.9 miles north-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if plans change
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether there’s a minimum
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
- 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