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Fish and chip van for parties in Brenzett, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your party to Brenzett and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
A chip van near Brenzett
About our party fish and chip van in Brenzett
We park on the drive or a firm spot near the party, with the hatch facing your guests. Typical bookings include birthday parties and family reunions, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
A country party near Brenzett is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Who books party fish and chip van in Brenzett?
People book a chip van for parties because nobody has to cook. It is also a bit of fun.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Brenzett:
- Engagement parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Street parties
- Birthday parties
If the day starts at St Eanswith's Church, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any minimum charge
- Whether VAT is included
Planning a party in Brenzett
Brenzett is about 9 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Around Brenzett, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Brenzett to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 2.3 miles north-west of the centre.
This part of Kent takes in TN29. Streets in the area include Moore Close, King Street and Church Lane, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Snargate (1 mile north-west), Ivychurch (2 miles east), Kenardington (4 miles north-west), Hamstreet (4 miles north) and Ruckinge (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (9 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Hythe (11 miles north-east), Hawkinge (15 miles north-east), Tenterden (8 miles north-west) and Cheriton (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (less than half a mile east) and Romney 'castle' (2.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Brenzett include Orlestone Forest and Burnthouse Pen.
- Local pubs include The Fleur De Lys Public House The Fleur-De-Lys-Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let your neighbours know
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Let the neighbours know the van is coming.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
What the van needs
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Midsummer parties in Brenzett stay bright until about 9:15pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:00pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you’re eating late.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Brenzett? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- We cover Brenzett and the whole of Kent
- No surprises in your quote
Common questions in Brenzett
Can you serve after a service at St Eanswith's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. 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 Brenzett?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How far ahead should we book a party?
Summer Saturdays book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can the van park on my drive?
That depends on the space and the route in. Mention anything tight, and we’ll tell you honestly.
How much does a fish and chip van for your party cost in Brenzett?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do you come to Brenzett?
We do. Brenzett is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What else we do in Brenzett
For event organisers in Brenzett
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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