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Fish and chip van for parties in Brandfold, Kent
Party fish and chip van in Brandfold: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Family reunions
Party fish and chip van for Brandfold events
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Party fish and chip van for your party in Brandfold
The van can park on a drive, a hardstanding or a firm lawn, with the serving hatch towards the garden. We are often asked to cater leaving parties and anniversaries and engagement parties, serving mushy peas, curry sauce and pie and chips.
Near Brandfold, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Who books party fish and chip van in Brandfold?
It is a real treat for guests, and people talk about it afterwards.
In Brandfold and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Family parties with children
- Family reunions
- Leaving parties
Parks such as The Gill typically need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering in for a crowd means long waits. A van fries on the spot. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- Classic food your guests already know
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your party in Brandfold. A summer party in Brandfold stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Brandfold
Can the van park in The Gill?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Brandfold from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you come to Brandfold?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Brandfold and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your party and we’ll send a quote.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Count children separately
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
Let the neighbours know the van is coming, or invite them.
Plan cover in case of showers.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Hosting a chip van party in Brandfold
Brandfold is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For parties in Brandfold, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Brandfold. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Brandfold to Canterbury (about 29 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Marden station, about 3.4 miles north. If the day starts at St Mary's Church, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. Brandfold is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Kent takes in TN17, so your party can be anywhere in it. That could mean a party at a home on Gore Lane and Lidwells Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Brandfold we cover include Broad Ford (1 mile west), Capel Cross (1 mile north-west), Goudhurst (1 mile south), Smallbridge (1 mile south-west) and Horsmonden (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north), Foley Park (11 miles north) and Paddock Wood (5 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Old Scotney Castle (3.5 miles south-west).
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
- 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