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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Bonnington events
Bring the chip shop to your event in Bonnington. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Big birthdays
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Fish and chip van hire for Bonnington events
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Bonnington
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. Whether it is milestone birthday parties and festive get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, cod and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Somewhere as small as Bonnington, a field, yard or drive is frequently the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm ground matters more than anything. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Bonnington?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and there is nothing warming on a chilly day. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Something for guests to gather round
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
Fish and chips is best eaten right away, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Food your guests will love
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.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Planning a chip van in Bonnington
Bonnington is about 5 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Events in Bonnington are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Bonnington is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Parks such as Poulton Wood normally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. Among the historic houses close to Bonnington are Westenhanger Castle (4.4 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Bonnington, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Anywhere in TN25, we can fry fresh for your guests. From Cherry Orchard Lane and Bourne Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to events in Aldington (1 mile north-east), Clap Hill (1 mile north-east), Aldington Frith (1 mile north-west), Stonestreet Green (1 mile north-east) and Postling Green (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (5 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Hythe (7 miles east), Hawkinge (10 miles east) and Wincheap (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Lympne Castle (4.2 miles east). Open spaces near Bonnington include Hatch Park.
- Nearby, you’ll find Walnut Tree Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Bonnington, it stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:50pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Bonnington?
It is familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Bonnington, people book us for events such as:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Care home visits
- Garden get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Rumwold, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
Bonnington questions
Is Bonnington close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Bonnington?
The closest is Ham Street station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It can be. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A short walk from the party
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Bonnington
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Also near Bonnington
Other occasions in Bonnington
- 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