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Fish and chip van hire in Broad Oak, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van to Broad Oak and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Festive get-togethers
Planning an event in Broad Oak?
How our fish and chip van hire works in Broad Oak
Rain doesn’t stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. That makes it a safe bet for British events. On the menu are mushy peas, curry sauce and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater milestone birthday parties and weddings, especially the evening.
In a hamlet or village like Broad Oak, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are 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.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Questions from Broad Oak
Can you serve after a service at St Nicholas' Church?
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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Broad Oak?
Sturry station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we will confirm the menu.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Broad Oak?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
These are some of the bookings we take in Broad Oak and Kent:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Festive get-togethers
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Staff lunches and team days
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Sturry station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether there is a minimum
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Broad Oak: venues, parking and local tips
Broad Oak is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. From the centre of Broad Oak to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Sturry Church of England Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. If you had Chequer's Wood and Old Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park. Broad Oak is within about 5 miles of the sea, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Anywhere in CT2, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Porty Road, Madeleine Road and Dragon Way, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Broad Oak, we also cover Sturry (1 mile east), Calcott (1 mile north), Westbere (2 miles east), Hicks Forstal (2 miles north-east) and Hersden (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles north-west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (2.2 miles south) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south-west). Within reach you will find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Broad Oak include Spires Academy (1.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Royal Oak Public House (less than half a mile north)
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.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
How the day works
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. In Broad Oak, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- 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.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. A van fries on the spot, so the batter is still crisp. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why book our van in Broad Oak
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Events in Broad Oak and across Kent
Places near Broad Oak
What else we do in Broad Oak
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
After service, we pack up, quietly and quickly.
Tell people when the van opens, so they do not miss out.
- 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