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Party Fish and Chip Van in Bockhanger
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your party in Bockhanger and across Kent.
- Garden get-togethers
- Street parties
- Birthday parties
Party fish and chip van for Bockhanger events
Planning a party in Bockhanger
Bockhanger is about 2 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. Across the TN24 area, we can bring the van to you. Bockhanger is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Historic houses near Bockhanger include Godinton House (2.1 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. Thinking of using Ashford Warren and Hoads Wood? Parks typically need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Bockhanger, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the TN24 and TN25 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. From Park Road, York Road and Tudor Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Bockhanger, we also cover Kennington (1 mile north-east), Potters Corner (1 mile north-west), Godinton (2 miles south-west), Ashford (2 miles south) and Boughton Lees (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north-east), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (11 miles south-east).
A little further out are County Square (1.2 miles south) and William Harvey Hospital (2.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Schools near Bockhanger include Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.6 miles north) and Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.6 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rose Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
How our party fish and chip van works in Bockhanger
Guests who do not know each other end up chatting in the queue. For milestone birthdays and summer garden parties, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce.
For a party in Bockhanger, home is often the best venue. Tell us about the drive and the lane, and we’ll do the rest. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Bockhanger
Other occasions in Bockhanger
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Who books party fish and chip van in Bockhanger?
It’s a real treat for guests, and people talk about it afterwards.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family reunions
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
For party guests on the train, Ashford International station is about 1.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. In Bockhanger, a June party has light until about 9:15pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:00pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you’re eating late.
- First, tell us about your party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
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.
Common questions in Bockhanger
How far is Bockhanger from London?
About 48 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Bockhanger?
Ashford International station, about 1.5 miles south of the centre.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Count children separately
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
With children, food about an hour in works well, before the cake.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
- 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