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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Bogle
Fish and chip van for events in Bogle: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Food for volunteers
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Sports club events and race days
Fish and chip van for events in Bogle
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
About our fish and chip van for events in Bogle
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we will let you know if we’re available. Typical bookings include sports days and festivals, serving curry sauce, chips and mushy peas.
Rural events near Bogle can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. Winter fairs in Bogle are dark by about 3:50pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
More for events in Bogle
Fairs, fêtes and events in Bogle
Bogle is about 3 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For events in Bogle, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Teynham station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul? A chip van draws people in. Within about 8 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area. We can serve an event on streets such as Lynsted Lane and Bogle Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Bogle we cover include Lynsted (1 mile south-west), Radfield (1 mile north-west), Bapchild (1 mile west), Rodmersham (1 mile west) and Erriottwood (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles east) and Faversham (4 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (2.3 miles south) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.6 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include Sittingbourne Community College (1.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Black Lion Public House (0.5 miles south-west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Bogle hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Agree the terms in writing
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Agree when volunteers will eat
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Common questions in Bogle
How far is Bogle from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Bogle?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you come to Bogle?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Bogle. For a quote, use our quote form.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What are the terms for events?
That varies: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Bogle? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A clear route onto the pitch
- What’s available on the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- 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