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Party Fish and Chip Van for Broad Tenterden events
Looking for a fish and chip van for your party in Broad Tenterden? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Children’s parties
- Retirement parties
Party fish and chip van in Broad Tenterden
Step by step
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Midsummer parties in Broad Tenterden 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.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Party fish and chip van for your party in Broad Tenterden
Sausage and chips covers the children and anyone who doesn’t want fish, so one van feeds the whole party. On the menu are cod and chips, curry sauce and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater retirement parties and anniversaries and engagement parties.
Country parties near Broad Tenterden suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A buffet is easy but forgettable. A chip van gives guests something to talk about. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in Broad Tenterden
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Quick service from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your party.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the parking spot
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Party venues around Broad Tenterden
Broad Tenterden is about 9 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. In and around Broad Tenterden, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Broad Tenterden to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
Within reach of Broad Tenterden are historic houses such as Smallhythe Place (1.6 miles south). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. A christening at Parish Church of St Mildred followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. Broad Tenterden is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the TN30 postcode area. From Smallhythe Road and Small Hythe Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For parties just outside Broad Tenterden, we cover Tenterden (1 mile north), Small Hythe (1 mile south), St Michaels (2 miles north), Strood (2 miles west) and Parkgate (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (15 miles north-west), Bearsted (15 miles north), Park Wood (14 miles north-west), Kennington (11 miles north-east) and New Romney (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (3.8 miles north-west) and Tenterden and District Museum (0.7 miles north-west).
- Local schools include Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre (1.2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Vine Inn (0.6 miles north-west)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Broad Tenterden
Do you come out to small places like Broad Tenterden?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Broad Tenterden from London?
About 46 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How far ahead should we book a party?
Summer weekends go first. Ask about your date.
Can you park at our house?
Normally, if the drive is level and firm and the van can get in. Send us a photo and tell us about gates and branches.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Do you do street parties?
Yes, where the council allows it. Start the road closure application early.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Nearby places to Broad Tenterden
Other occasions in Broad Tenterden
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- A picture of the parking spot helps
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Make sure the van can park legally
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
Have bins and napkins by the van.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- 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