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Fish and chip van for parties in Broad Street, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Broad Street and across Kent.
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Birthday parties
A chip van near Broad Street
Party fish and chip van for your party in Broad Street
With a chip van, the host gets to enjoy the party too. We park up, fry to order and hand it over hot. Typical bookings include street parties and retirement parties, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Near Broad Street, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Step by step
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your party. The frying and serving are down to us. In Broad Street, a June party has light until about 9:15pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:00pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- First, tell us about your party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Broad Street parties: what to know
Broad Street is about 4 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Broad Street to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Broad Street to Canterbury (20 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Broad Street are Leeds Castle (2.3 miles south) and Stoneacre (2.9 miles south-west). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. A green space like White Horse Wood is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s. Broad Street is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We take the van to parties all over the ME17 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Broad Street Hill and Pilgrims Way; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover parties in Hucking (1 mile north-east), Hollingbourne (1 mile south-east), Eyhorne Street (1 mile south), Ashbank (2 miles south) and Bicknor (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Faversham (12 miles east) and Minster (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Leeds Castle (2.3 miles south) and KIMS hospital (2.9 miles west). The countryside around Broad Street includes Detling Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Hook and Hatchet pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Hiring a hall and a caterer adds up. A van on the drive keeps it simple. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Towns and villages near Broad Street
Other occasions in Broad Street
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Broad Street
Could you trade in White Horse Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can the van park on my drive?
Typically, if the drive is level and firm and the van can get in. Send us a picture and tell us about gates and branches.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can you do something for the children?
Sausage and chips, usually. Tell us how many children to expect.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van, mainly. Mention power and water and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your party.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Confirm allergies by email
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, then serve as guests come up.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
- 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