Kent · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in Brattle
Looking for a fish and chip van for your party in Brattle? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Leaving parties
- Birthday parties
- Christenings and naming days
Planning an event in Brattle?
Brattle parties: what to know
Brattle is about 6 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. People in Brattle book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Brattle is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Brattle to Canterbury (about 20 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Parish Church of All Saints, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards. Guests arriving by train should know that Appledore (Kent) station is about 3.1 miles away.
For parties in TN26, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. We can serve a party on streets such as Front Road, Lower Road and Appledore Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Brattle, we also cover Woodchurch (1 mile north), Brook Street (1 mile west), Shirkoak (1 mile north), Appledore Heath (2 miles south) and Reading Street (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (6 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles west), Park Wood (15 miles north-west), Kennington (8 miles north-east) and New Romney (9 miles south-east).
A little further out are Woodchurch Village Life Museum (1 mile north-west). Open spaces near Brattle include Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby, you’ll find Stonebridge Inn (under half a mile north-west)
About our party fish and chip van in Brattle
It feels like a treat, but stays relaxed: paper portions of fish and chips in the garden. On the menu are pie and chips, gravy and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for birthday parties and reunions and family get-togethers.
Country parties near Brattle suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
For event organisers in Brattle
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A spot near your guests
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
Events we cater in Brattle
It is a real treat for guests, and it gets people talking.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Retirement parties
Within reach of Brattle are historic houses such as Smallhythe Place (4.1 miles south-west). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether there is a minimum
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
Brattle: your questions answered
Is Brattle close to London?
About 48 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Brattle too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you come to a street party?
Yes, where the council allows it. Check your council’s rules on road closures and vehicles early.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How early do summer dates go?
Summer Saturdays book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
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Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
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.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a 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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Make sure the van can park legally
Have bins and napkins by the van.
A few lights around the van look great.
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. In Brattle, a June party has light until about 9:15pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:00pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you are eating late.
- Send us the date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check where the van can park and send a price.
- On the day, we park up and get the fryers going.
- Guests come up to the hatch and we fry to order.
- We pack up when we are done and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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