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Fish and chip van for parties in Broomhill, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Broomhill and across Kent.
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
Planning an event in Broomhill?
Broomhill questions
Is Broomhill too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We’re gathering after a service at St Mary's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you do something for the children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Broomhill.
Can the van come to our street party?
Yes, once the council has agreed the closure. Mention the van in your application.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Party fish and chip van for your party in Broomhill
The van can park on a drive, a hardstanding or a firm lawn, with the hatch facing your guests. We are frequently asked to cater family parties with children and street parties, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
A country party near Broomhill is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Put allergy details in writing
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
Plan cover in case of showers.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
What affects the price in Broomhill
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
The process
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your party. Sunset in Broomhill is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your party. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- 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 photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Broomhill
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Party venues around Broomhill
Broomhill is about 6 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of Broomhill or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Broomhill are Goodnestone Park (2.5 miles south). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. Guests arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Adisham station, about 2.7 miles south.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. From Wenderton Lane, North Court Road and Miles Court or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. For parties just outside Broomhill, we cover Wingham (1 mile south), Shatterling (1 mile east), Well Head (1 mile south), Perry (1 mile north-east) and Wingham Green (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (4.8 miles west). The countryside around Broomhill includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (0.5 miles south)
About the food
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
A chip van compared with other options
For a party that feels special but relaxed, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen needed
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A clear quote before booking
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Also near Broomhill
What else we do in Broomhill
- 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