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Party Fish and Chip Van for Bonnington events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Bonnington and across Kent.
- Garden get-togethers
- Birthday parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Fresh fish and chips in Bonnington
Party fish and chip van in Bonnington, cooked to order
With a chip van, the host gets to enjoy the party too. We park up, fry to order and hand it over hot. We serve sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for anniversaries and engagement parties and family parties with children.
Country parties near Bonnington suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Bonnington, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
How the day works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In Bonnington, a June party has light until about 9:15pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:00pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Make sure the van can get in
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Bonnington
It feels like a treat, and it gets people talking.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement parties
- Street parties
Within reach of Bonnington are historic houses such as Westenhanger Castle (4.4 miles east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- If the price includes VAT
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the price includes, item by item
A chip van compared with other options
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. The van cooks right there. 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.
Why Bonnington hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Something for guests to gather round
- Bookings across Kent, including Bonnington
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Bonnington
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Planning a party in Bonnington
Bonnington is about 5 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of Bonnington or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Guests arriving by train should know that Ham Street station, about 3.6 miles west, is the nearest station. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Rumwold, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Bonnington, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in TN25, we can fry fresh for your guests. We can serve a party on streets such as Cherry Orchard Lane and Bourne Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include 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). The countryside around Bonnington includes Hatch Park.
- Local pubs include Walnut Tree Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ensure the van can park legally
- A picture of the parking spot helps
Let the neighbours know the van is coming, or invite them.
Put the menu up by the van.
Places near Bonnington
What else we do in Bonnington
Bonnington questions
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Rumwold: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Bonnington too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
How much does a fish and chip van for your party cost in Bonnington?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you come to Bonnington?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Bonnington is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
- 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