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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Boughton Malherbe, Kent
Fish and chip van for events in Boughton Malherbe: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Community open days
- Community festivals
- Church fêtes
A chip van near Boughton Malherbe
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Display allergens for each stall
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing in case the ground is soft.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Fish and chip van for events in Boughton Malherbe, fried fresh
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers. For school fairs and sports days and music and food festivals, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips.
At a fête or show near Boughton Malherbe, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Common questions in Boughton Malherbe
Is Boughton Malherbe too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Boughton Malherbe?
Lenham station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
How do you charge at fêtes?
Tell us how your event typically works with traders, and we will agree terms.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Places near Boughton Malherbe
What else we do in Boughton Malherbe
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. In Boughton Malherbe, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:15pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm.
- 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.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Running an event in Boughton Malherbe
Boughton Malherbe is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Boughton Malherbe is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Boughton Malherbe to Canterbury (about 17 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Platts Heath Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. Events in parks such as Kiln Wood need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. Within about 5 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in ME17, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Boughton Malherbe, we also cover Liverton Street (1 mile north-west), Grafty Green (1 mile south-west), Platt's Heath (1 mile north-west), Sandway (1 mile north) and Broadstone (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (1.1 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.5 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include The Lenham School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Kings Head Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food is a draw when it’s cool. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Quick service from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Boughton Malherbe? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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