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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Boughton Green events
Fish and chip van for events in Boughton Green: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- School summer fairs
- Sports club events and race days
A chip van near Boughton Green
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Fish and chip van for events in Boughton Green, fried fresh
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, with the school’s permission for the van on site. We’re frequently asked to cater church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and horse and dog shows, serving curry sauce, chips and sausage and chips.
At a fête or show near Boughton Green, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
What affects the price in Boughton Green
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The minimum booking
- How long we serve
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Boughton Green, and we will check the date and send a price.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Boughton Green?
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Boughton Green and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Club open days
- Country shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Community festivals
For anyone arriving by train, East Farleigh station is about 2.4 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The van’s size and access needs
- The cancellation terms
- The deadline for final numbers
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Boughton Green questions
What’s the nearest station to Boughton Green?
The closest is East Farleigh station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Do you come 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.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
How do you charge at fêtes?
That varies: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
Can the van come to our fair?
Yes, where the date suits. Get in touch with the details.
Where the van can park in Boughton Green
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
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What happens on the day
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. The frying and serving are down to us. Summer events in Boughton Green have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Boughton Green?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Hot food handed straight over
- A clear quote before booking
- Something for visitors to gather round
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Event catering near Boughton Green
Boughton Green is about 2 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the ME17 area, we can bring the van to you. Boughton Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
A school like Boughton Monchelsea Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. A summer fête at Coxheath Congregational Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Boughton Green, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in ME17 and ME15, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Whether your event is on Heath Road, Green Lane and Jolly Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Boughton Monchelsea (1 mile east), Loose (1 mile north-west), Park Wood (1 mile north-east), Linton (1 mile south-west) and Wierton (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Kent Fire Brigade Museum (1.9 miles north) and Oakwood Hospital (3.1 miles north-west).
- Local schools include Cornwallis Academy (0.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Curious Eatery pub (less than half a mile east)
- 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