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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Boughton Monchelsea, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Boughton Monchelsea? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- School fairs and sports days
- Summer fairs
- Crew and volunteer catering
Fresh fish and chips in Boughton Monchelsea
Events we cater in Boughton Monchelsea
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
These are some of the bookings we take around Boughton Monchelsea:
- School fairs and sports days
- Horse and dog shows
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Festivals
For anyone arriving by train, East Farleigh station is about 2.7 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- When payment is due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The cancellation terms
Fish and chip van for events in Boughton Monchelsea, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so it is hot and crisp. On the menu are cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for agricultural and country shows and fish and chip supper nights.
A fête near Boughton Monchelsea might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Event catering near Boughton Monchelsea
Boughton Monchelsea is about 2 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. For events in Boughton Monchelsea, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter? A chip van draws people in. A school like Boughton Monchelsea Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Boughton Monchelsea, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of Kent takes in ME17, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Ewin Close, Robson Chase and Barton Drive or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Being close to the B2163, Boughton Monchelsea is easy for us to reach. We also bring the van to events in Boughton Green (1 mile west), Park Wood (1 mile north-east), Loose (1 mile north-west), Wierton (1 mile south-east) and Shepway (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Sittingbourne (11 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).
Other landmarks nearby include The Mall Maidstone (2.8 miles north) and Oakwood Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Schools near Boughton Monchelsea include Cornwallis Academy (0.9 miles west) and Senacre Technology College (1.3 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Curious Eatery pub (less than half a mile west)
Boughton Monchelsea: your questions answered
Is Boughton Monchelsea close to London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Boughton Monchelsea?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for visitors.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we’re available.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Do you come to Boughton Monchelsea?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Boughton Monchelsea is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Details of any power or water on site
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Bookings across Kent, including Boughton Monchelsea
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
See our prices page and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Share pitch details
- Agree who removes waste
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. December events in Boughton Monchelsea lose the light at about 3:50pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there is light until about 8:50pm.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: 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.
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What else we do in Boughton Monchelsea
- 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