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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Barnes Cray
Bring the chip shop to your event in Barnes Cray. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Sports club events and race days
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Community open days
Book the van in Barnes Cray
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Details of any power or water on site
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Confirmation the van can trade there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Barnes Cray
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
How our fish and chip van for events works in Barnes Cray
A van suits shows and field events, as long as there’s a firm route onto the pitch. Typical bookings include sports tournaments and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, serving mushy peas, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
For events in a place like Barnes Cray, one hot-food trader most people like makes life easy. A chip van does that. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. For an evening event in Barnes Cray, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Barnes Cray?
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips, from families to older visitors.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Barnes Cray and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Country shows
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Food for volunteers
- School fairs and sports days
A school like Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Barnes Cray
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cover Barnes Cray and the whole of Kent
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Barnes Cray events: pitches and permissions
Barnes Cray is about 2 miles north-west of Dartford, in Kent. For events in Barnes Cray, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Barnes Cray. We take the van to 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Slade Green station, roughly 0.7 miles north of the centre. A summer fête at Christ Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
We cover events in every part of the DA1 and DA8 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Stour Road, Wilmot Road and Maiden Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For events just outside Barnes Cray, we cover Slade Green (1 mile north), North End (1 mile north), Crayford (1 mile south-west), Barnehurst (1 mile west) and Bexley Riverside (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south), Swanscombe (4 miles east) and Windmill Hill (8 miles east).
A little further out are Broadway Shopping Centre (2.2 miles west) and West Hill Hospital (1 mile south-east). The countryside around Barnes Cray includes Wansunt Pit.
- Local schools include Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Bird in Hand pub (0.7 miles south)
- Other local spots include Colyers (1.3 miles north-west)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Barnes Cray
Could you trade in Braeburn Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Barnes Cray close to London?
About 13 miles from central London.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
Is grass a problem?
Often, 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.
What affects the price in Barnes Cray
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- Access and parking
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
- 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