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Fish and chip van for parties in Boughton Green, Kent
Party fish and chip van in Boughton Green: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Birthday parties
- Street parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
Book the van in Boughton Green
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Party fish and chip van in Boughton Green, cooked to order
For children, there is sausage and chips, so nobody needs a separate meal. We are often asked to cater family celebrations after a christening and garden get-togethers, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
Country parties near Boughton Green suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Questions from Boughton Green
Is Boughton Green too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Boughton Green close to London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can the van park on my drive?
It depends on the drive and the access. Mention anything tight, and we will advise.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Boughton Green parties: what to know
Boughton Green is about 2 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. For parties in Boughton Green, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
A christening at Coxheath Congregational Church followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. Within reach of Boughton Green are historic houses such as Stoneacre (2.5 miles north-east) and Leeds Castle (4.5 miles east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Boughton Green, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For parties in ME17 and ME15, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include Heath Road, Green Lane and Jolly Road; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to parties in Boughton Monchelsea (1 mile east), Loose (1 mile north-west), Park Wood (1 mile north-east), Linton (1 mile south-west) and Wierton (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Sittingbourne (12 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).
Nearby you’ll also find Kent Fire Brigade Museum (1.9 miles north) and Oakwood Hospital (3.1 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include Cornwallis Academy (0.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Curious Eatery pub (within half a mile east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
When everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave the drive tidy.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
More for events in Boughton Green
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Boughton Green, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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 you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. In Boughton Green, a June party has light until about 9:15pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:00pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check access for the van and send a quote.
- We arrive, park on the drive or agreed spot and set up.
- We fry fresh and serve from the hatch as your guests come up.
- Afterwards, we clear up and leave you to it.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
Hiring a hall and a caterer adds up. A van on the drive keeps it simple. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Bookings across Kent, including Boughton Green
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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