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Fish and chip van for parties in Bredgar, Kent
Party fish and chip van in Bredgar: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Family reunions
- Leaving parties
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
Planning an event in Bredgar?
Events we cater in Bredgar
You don’t need a venue: a drive or a firm spot near the garden will do.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Summer garden parties
- Street parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Birthday parties
If guests are coming by rail, Sittingbourne station is about 2.6 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The deposit and payment dates
- The van’s size and access needs
- Allergen information for each item
Party fish and chip van in Bredgar, cooked to order
Guests who do not know each other end up chatting in the queue, which is what a party is all about. We are often asked to cater neighbourhood get-togethers and birthday parties, with curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips.
A country party near Bredgar is perfect for fish and chips: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a DIY barbecue, the host isn’t stuck cooking all afternoon. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cover Bredgar and the whole of Kent
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
There is 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. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Bredgar, and we will check the date and send a price.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Parties in Bredgar: homes, halls and local tips
Bredgar is about 3 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van for your party to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Bredgar and nearby villages. Bredgar is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
If your drive is too small, local halls and clubs near Bredgar can be an alternative, as long as the van can park outside. Thinking of using Cromers Wood? Parks typically need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Bredgar, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For parties in ME9, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. We can serve a party on streets such as The Street, Medlar Close and Primrose Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to parties in Silver Street (1 mile west), Oad Street (1 mile north-west), South Green (2 miles west), Danaway (2 miles north-west) and Chestnut Street (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-east), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (3 miles north-east) and Bayford Court (2.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Bredgar include Detling Hill.
- Schools near Bredgar include Westlands School (2.2 miles north)
Bredgar: your questions answered
How far is Bredgar from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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.
Places near Bredgar
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What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your party. Autumn and winter parties in Bredgar get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so think about lighting by the van.
- We start with a few details about your party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Bredgar
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Pie and 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