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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Boughton Lees
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Boughton Lees.
- Christmas parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Company team days
Fish and chip van hire for Boughton Lees events
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Boughton Lees
There’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. We are often asked to cater work Christmas parties and care home visits, with gravy, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
For a rural spot like Boughton Lees, the setting does plenty of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Perfect for your event in Boughton Lees
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, young and old alike. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Work Christmas parties
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Village fêtes and school fairs
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Saint Christopher's Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
FAQs for Boughton Lees
Which station is closest to Boughton Lees?
The closest is Wye station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
How far is Boughton Lees from London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It can be. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Boughton Lees?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
The process
The first sign we’ve arrived is normally the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Late September evenings in Boughton Lees lose the light at about 7:00pm, and in December it is nearer 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
After service, we pack up, quietly and quickly.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Bringing the van to Boughton Lees
Boughton Lees is about 4 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. For events in Boughton Lees, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Boughton Lees. Boughton Lees is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Boughton Lees to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Wye station is about 1.4 miles away. Historic houses near Boughton Lees include Godinton House (3.4 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. Boughton Lees is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Anywhere in TN25, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Wye Road, Pilgrims Way and Faversham Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Boughton Lees, we also cover Kennington (2 miles south), Bockhanger (2 miles south-west), Potters Corner (2 miles south-west), Westwell (2 miles west) and Godinton (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (4 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (3.3 miles south) and County Square (2.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Nearby, you will find Flying Horse Inn (within half a mile north-west)
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Towns and villages near Boughton Lees
What else we do in Boughton Lees
For event organisers in Boughton Lees
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
- 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