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Fish and chip van for parties in Broadstairs, Kent
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your party in Broadstairs. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Engagement parties
Party fish and chip van in Broadstairs
Party fish and chip van in Broadstairs, fried fresh
For children, there’s sausage and chips, so nobody needs a separate meal. We serve haddock and chips, gravy and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for anniversary celebrations and big birthdays.
Garden parties are a favourite in Broadstairs, and a hall or club works if the drive is small. All we need is a level parking spot. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
FAQs for Broadstairs
How far is Broadstairs from London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you come to Broadstairs?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Broadstairs is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, use our quote form.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How far ahead should we book a party?
Weekends from May to September are busiest, so ask early.
Can the van come to our street party?
Yes, once the council has agreed the closure. Tell the council about the van.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Perfect for your party in Broadstairs
It feels like a treat, and it gets people talking.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement parties
Guests arriving by train should know that Broadstairs station is in Broadstairs itself.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- How many hours the van serves
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How allergens are handled
The process
The first sign we have arrived is typically the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. At midsummer, it is light in Broadstairs until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know the serving time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your party. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
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.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
Send us the date, the address or CT10 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A spot near your guests
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Broadstairs
Also in Broadstairs
Hosting a chip van party in Broadstairs
Broadstairs is about 16 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Broadstairs, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Broadstairs is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Broadstairs to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (4.7 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. If the day starts at Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. Near the coast, within about 2 miles, a fish and chip van feels like a trip to the seaside, and we always plan for wind.
Here we cover the CT10, CT9 and CT12 postcode area, and we can serve your party anywhere in it. Whether your party is on High Street, Union Square and Church Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. With the A254 and A255 close by, Broadstairs is easy for us to reach with the van. We also bring the van to parties in Upton (1 mile south-west), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile south-west), Kingsgate (2 miles north) and Northdown (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south-west), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (14 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (2 miles north-west) and Westwood Cross (1.5 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Broadstairs include The Charles Dickens School (under half a mile west) and The Charles Dickens School (within half a mile west)
- Local pubs include The Little Albion Inn (under half a mile north-west)
- 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