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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Bough Beech, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Bough Beech and the surrounding area.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Church fêtes
- Sports days
Fish and chip van for events in Bough Beech
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Bough Beech
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows, from small community events to bigger crowds. Whether it is feeding event crew and community open days, we can cook haddock and chips, chips and cod and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Bough Beech, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
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What else we do in Bough Beech
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Bough Beech?
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Bough Beech, people book us for events such as:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports club events and race days
- Country shows
- Community open days
An event in Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council.
Comparing caterers
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any minimum charge
- Whether VAT is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Display allergens for each stall
- Have other stalls for special diets
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch, at the agreed time.
A few benches near the van help.
Where the van can park in Bough Beech
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Access that avoids crowds
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Bough Beech events: pitches and permissions
Bough Beech is about 6 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We serve events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Bough Beech and the surrounding area. Bough Beech is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Hever station is about 1.9 miles away.
Anywhere in TN8, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Hever Road, Clinton Lane and Millbrook; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Charcott (2 miles east), Hall's Green (3 miles north-east), Ide Hill (3 miles north), Toy's Hill (3 miles north) and Goathurst Common (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (6 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south-east), Tonbridge (7 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (13 miles east) and Paddock Wood (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tandridge Priory (5.6 miles north-west) and Hever Castle (1.1 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Wheatsheaf Public House (less than half a mile east)
What happens on the day
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. The frying and serving are down to us. At midsummer, events in Bough Beech stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- 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.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Make sure the van can get in
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN8 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why us?
- Something for visitors to gather round
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Bookings across Kent, including Bough Beech
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Bough Beech
Can the van park in Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do you come out to small places like Bough Beech?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
What can visitors choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
- 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