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Fish and chip van for parties in Broomfield, Kent
Party fish and chip van in Broomfield: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Engagement parties
- Leaving parties
A chip van near Broomfield
Party fish and chip van in Broomfield, fried fresh
Sausage and chips covers the children and anyone who does not want fish, so one van feeds the whole party. We serve curry sauce, cod and chips and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater reunions and family get-togethers and milestone birthdays.
Country parties near Broomfield suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Broomfield?
Hiring a hall and a caterer adds up. A van on the drive keeps it simple. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your party is.
Why Broomfield hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. A summer party in Broomfield stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the 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.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know the serving time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
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FAQs for Broomfield
How far is Broomfield from London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Broomfield?
Herne Bay station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre.
What do children eat?
Sausage and chips, usually. Let us know numbers and ages.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
When should we book for a summer party?
Weekends from May to September are busiest, so ask early.
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 be honest about what’s possible.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Planning a party in Broomfield
Broomfield is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. For parties in Broomfield, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Broomfield is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Herne Bay station is about 1.5 miles away. A christening at Church of St Bartholomew followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. The coast is within about 2 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice.
We take the van to parties all over the CT6 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a party at a home on Barley Close, The Meadows and Ladyfields or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Broomfield we cover include Hunters Forstal (1 mile west), Herne (1 mile south-west), Hillborough (1 mile north-east), Millbank (1 mile south-east) and Hawthorn (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4.4 miles west). The countryside around Broomfield includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Broomfield include Herne Bay High School (1.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Huntsman And Horn Public House (less than half a mile east)
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Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- A picture of the parking spot helps
- Count children separately
Keep the queue away from the road.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Broomfield
- Chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Why choose party fish and chip van in Broomfield?
People book a chip van for parties because nobody has to cook. It’s also a bit of fun.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Milestone birthdays
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Retirement parties
- Summer garden parties
A green space like Curtis Wood is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, usually the council’s.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether VAT is included
- The cancellation terms
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
- 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