Kent · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Broomfield, Kent
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Broomfield. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Engagement parties
- Rustic farm weddings
- Evening wedding food
Wedding fish and chip van in Broomfield
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Broomfield
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. The queue becomes a place to catch up. On the menu are cod and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for garden and marquee receptions and informal weddings.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Broomfield, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the parking spot
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A short walk from the party
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace. For a summer wedding in Broomfield, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, which means evening fish and chips is frequently served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Broomfield? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Broomfield
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Weddings in Broomfield: venues, ceremonies and travel
Broomfield is about 5 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. In and around Broomfield, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Broomfield is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Detling Hill. Within reach of Broomfield are historic houses such as Leeds Castle (less than half a mile north-west) and Stoneacre (2.5 miles west). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Broomfield, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Weddings anywhere in ME17 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Chegworth (1 mile east), Ashbank (1 mile north-west), Kingswood (1 mile south), Eyhorne Street (1 mile north) and Leeds (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (5 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Leeds Castle (under half a mile north-west) and KIMS hospital (4.5 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Detling Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Park Gate Inn (0.7 miles north)
What else we do in Broomfield
Events we cater in Broomfield
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Evening wedding food
- Barn weddings
- Engagement celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Hollingbourne station, about 1.6 miles north.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- Any minimum charge
- How much space the van takes up
- Payment terms and deposit
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Broomfield?
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal. There is 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. We set everything out in your quote.
Why Broomfield hosts choose us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Hot food handed straight over
- Classic food your guests already know
Common questions in Broomfield
Do you come out to small places like Broomfield?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Margaret?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
- 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