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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Boughton Aluph
A menu everybody knows: 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 Boughton Aluph.
- Sports days
- Horse and dog shows
- Community festivals
Fresh fish and chips in Boughton Aluph
Fish and chip van for events in Boughton Aluph, cooked to order
When there is hot food, people stay longer. Whether it’s festivals and school fairs and sports days, we can cook haddock and chips, curry sauce and chips.
At a field event near Boughton Aluph, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Access that avoids crowds
- Somewhere firm if it rains
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Occasions we serve in Boughton Aluph
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips.
These are some of the bookings we take around Boughton Aluph:
- School fairs and sports days
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Country shows
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
A school like Wye School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What to look for in a quote
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Also near Boughton Aluph
Other occasions in Boughton Aluph
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Boughton Aluph hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Classic food your visitors already know
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A quote that spells everything out
See how we price or the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Boughton Aluph
Is Boughton Aluph too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What does the pitch need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we’ll confirm.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes. Tell us how many and when, and we’ll quote.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Share pitch details
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Agree who removes waste
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing in case the ground is soft.
A few benches near the van help.
Working with your venue
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Summer events in Boughton Aluph have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, 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.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Community events around Boughton Aluph
Boughton Aluph is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Boughton Aluph, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Boughton Aluph to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Wye station, roughly 1 mile south-east of the centre. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as All Saints’ Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Within about 2 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in TN25, we just need to know where the van can park. Nearby, we also serve events in Boughton Corner (1 mile east), Kempe's Corner (1 mile south), Wye (1 mile south-east), Brook (3 miles south-east) and Hassell Street (4 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles south) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Boughton Aluph include Hatch Park.
- Local pubs include Flying Horse Inn (1 mile south-west)
- 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