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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Betsham
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Betsham.
- Community open days
- Horse and dog shows
- Village fêtes
Book the van in Betsham
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Fish and chip van for events in Betsham, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it’s hot and crisp. Typical bookings include crew and volunteer catering and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, serving haddock and chips, chips and sausage and chips.
Near Betsham, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Perfect for your event in Betsham
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Betsham and Kent:
- Festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Community open days
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Longfield station, about 1.7 miles south.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many hours the van serves
- How allergens are handled
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Tell us about the pitch
- Display allergens for each stall
- Agree who removes waste
- Agree when volunteers will eat
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Winter fairs in Betsham are dark by about 3:50pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Betsham
Could you trade in Beacon Wood Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
Can you come to a school fair in Betsham?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Do you do crew food?
We can. Give us numbers and a time.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
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.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
For planners, venues and organisers
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Betsham, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Fairs, fêtes and events in Betsham
Betsham is about 2 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Betsham will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Betsham is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Betsham to London (18 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Sedley's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Nicholas? A chip van draws people in.
Anywhere in DA13, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Station Road, Crayburne and Park Corner Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Betsham include the B262, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Hook Green (1 mile south-east), Southfleet (1 mile south-east), Springhead (1 mile north-east), Ebbsfleet Valley (1 mile north) and Northfleet Green (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (4 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south) and Swanley (6 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Darent Valley Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (2.1 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
- Local schools include The Ebbsfleet Academy (1.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Inn (0.6 miles south-east)
- 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