Kent · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in Boyden Gate
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your party in Boyden Gate and the surrounding area.
- Naming days and christenings
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Garden get-togethers
Fresh fish and chips in Boyden Gate
Party fish and chip van for your party in Boyden Gate
For children, there’s sausage and chips, so one van feeds the whole party. We’re often asked to cater neighbourhood get-togethers and summer garden parties, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
In a small place like Boyden Gate, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. Timings are planned around your party, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
The process
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Sunset in Boyden Gate drops to about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Boyden Gate, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- A picture of the parking spot helps
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in.
Plan cover in case of showers.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van gives people a choice. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your party is.
Why book with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Everything cooked to order at your event
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Boyden Gate? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A spot near your guests
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
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.
What else we do in Boyden Gate
Boyden Gate questions
How far is Boyden Gate from London?
About 56 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Boyden Gate?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your party and we will send a quote.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Planning a party in Boyden Gate
Boyden Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. For a party in Boyden Gate, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Boyden Gate. Boyden Gate is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
A green space like Grove Ferry Picnic Area is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, usually the council’s. For party guests on the train, Herne Bay station is about 3.4 miles away. Near the coast, within about 4 miles, a fish and chip van feels like a trip to the seaside, and we always plan for wind.
We take the van to parties all over CT3. From Forge Lane and Church Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Boyden Gate, we also cover Chislet (1 mile south), Highstead (1 mile north-west), Chitty (1 mile south-east), Hollow Street (1 mile south) and Old Tree (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Boyden Gate include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Pubs nearby include Hog & Donkey pub (0.8 miles north)
- 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