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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Bossingham
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Bossingham.
- Country shows
- Fundraisers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events in Bossingham
How our fish and chip van for events works in Bossingham
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. Whether it is music and food festivals and fish and chip supper nights, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
At a fête or show near Bossingham, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Running an event in Bossingham
Bossingham is about 6 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Around Bossingham, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your visitors. Bossingham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Bossingham to Canterbury (6 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A chip van draws people in. Within about 4 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Kent takes in CT4. Whether your event is on The Street, Bossingham Street and Manns Hill or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Bossingham we cover include Stelling Minnis (1 mile south-west), Waltham (2 miles west), Rhodes Minnis (4 miles south), Stowting Common (4 miles south-west) and Ottinge (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (6 miles north), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south-east), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
A little further out are Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.7 miles north).
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What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, events in Bossingham stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Bossingham?
Rain does not stop the fryers.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Bossingham book the van for events such as:
- Horse and dog shows
- Community open days
- Sports days
- Club open days
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Chartham station, about 4.8 miles north-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How allergens are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
Where the van can park in Bossingham
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Space for a queue away from paths
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What affects the price in Bossingham
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
For event organisers in Bossingham
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Common questions in Bossingham
Is Bossingham too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you come to a school fair in Bossingham?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Bossingham.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it’s cool. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Events in Bossingham and across Kent
See our prices page and the cost guide.
- 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