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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Bonnington events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Bonnington.
- Country shows
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Charity fundraisers and community events
A chip van near Bonnington
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The venue or postcode
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
About our fish and chip van for events in Bonnington
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. A chip van gives organisers a hot-food trader that almost everyone wants. Whether it is charity fundraisers and community events and music and food festivals, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
A fête near Bonnington might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Running an event in Bonnington
Bonnington is about 5 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Bonnington will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Ham Street station is about 3.6 miles away. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Rumwold? A chip van draws people in. Within about 7 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
For events in TN25, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. From Cherry Orchard Lane and Bourne Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve events in Aldington (1 mile north-east), Clap Hill (1 mile north-east), Aldington Frith (1 mile north-west), Stonestreet Green (1 mile north-east) and Postling Green (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (5 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Hythe (7 miles east), Hawkinge (10 miles east) and Wincheap (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Lympne Castle (4.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Local pubs include Walnut Tree Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
For event organisers in Bonnington
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Tell us about the pitch
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
A few benches near the van help.
How it works
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Evening events in Bonnington have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Bonnington? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Bonnington: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around Bonnington?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What about visitors who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How big a pitch do you need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we’ll check it works.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A quote that spells everything out
- Bookings across Kent, including Bonnington
- Hot food handed straight over
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Bonnington?
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Whatever the occasion in Bonnington, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- School fairs and sports days
- Sports tournaments
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Events in parks such as Poulton Wood need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
- Any minimum charge
- Payment terms and deposit
About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Nearby places to Bonnington
More for events in Bonnington
- 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