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Fish and chip van for parties in Boxley, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your party makes the food a highlight of your party in Boxley.
- Engagement parties
- Family reunions
- Street parties
A chip van near Boxley
Party fish and chip van in Boxley, fried fresh
It feels like a treat, but stays relaxed: fish and chips from the van, eaten in the garden. For reunions and family get-togethers and big birthdays, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips for your guests.
In a small place like Boxley, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Everything is fried fresh at your party, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Hiring a hall and a caterer adds up. With a van, home becomes the venue. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Boxley hosts choose us
- Something for guests to gather round
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Bookings across Kent, including Boxley
- Hot food handed straight over
Where the van can park in Boxley
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. Sunset in Boxley is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, light the area around the van.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check where the van can park and send a price.
- On the day we arrive, park up and heat the fryers.
- Guests come up to the hatch and we fry to order.
- We pack up when we are done and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Make sure the van can get in
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Boxley? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Let your neighbours know
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Confirm allergies by email
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
With children, food about an hour in works well.
A gazebo by the hatch keeps the queue dry.
Boxley questions
Do you come out to small places like Boxley?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Boxley from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the house, and we will confirm what we need.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Parties in Boxley: homes, halls and local tips
Boxley is about 3 miles north of Maidstone, in Kent. Bookings in Boxley come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Boxley is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
After a christening at a church like St Mary's and All Saints Church, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. For party guests on the train, the nearest station is Maidstone East station, about 2.2 miles south-west. Boxley is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We take the van to parties all over the ME14 postcode area. Your party could be at a house on The Street, Styles Lane and Pilgrims Way or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Dunn Street (2 miles north-east), Lidsing (2 miles north-east), Kit's Coty (2 miles north-west), Lordswood (2 miles north) and Scragged Oak (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles south), Sittingbourne (9 miles east), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles south-west), Faversham (15 miles east) and Northfleet (12 miles north-west).
A little further out are KIMS hospital (1.4 miles south) and Allington Castle (1.6 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include Valley Park School (2.1 miles south)
- Local pubs include The King's Arms (less than half a mile south)
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
- Service time
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your party, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Boxley
Fresh food beats a tired buffet, especially as the evening cools.
These are some of the bookings we take around Boxley:
- Children’s parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
Among the historic houses close to Boxley are Stoneacre (4 miles south). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules.
What your quote should include
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- VAT, if it applies
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether travel is included
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Boxley? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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