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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Bowmans
Bring the chip shop to your event in Bowmans. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Summer fairs
- School fairs and sports days
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
Book the van in Bowmans
Should I sort the food myself?
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
About our fish and chip van for events in Bowmans
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer, which is good for every other stall. We serve sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater sports club events and race days and community festivals.
For events in a place like Bowmans, one hot-food trader most people like makes life easy. Fish and chips does exactly that. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Somewhere firm if it rains
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Bowmans?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event, with cakes and teas alongside. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why us?
- Something for visitors to gather round
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A quote that spells everything out
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. For an evening event in Bowmans, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Community events around Bowmans
Bowmans is about 2 miles west of Dartford, in Kent. Around Bowmans, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your visitors. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Crayford station is about 0.6 miles away. A summer fête at St Barnabas is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Bowmans, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Kent takes in DA1, DA2 and DA5, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. We can serve an event on streets such as Swan Lane, Dale Road and Ross Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Bowmans is on the A2018, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover events in Wilmington (1 mile south), Crayford (1 mile north), Coldblow (1 mile west), Joyden's Wood (1 mile south-west) and Barnes Cray (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (11 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Swanley (3 miles south), Kings Hill (15 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (5 miles east).
A little further out are Bexley Museum (1.1 miles north-west) and Broadway Shopping Centre (1.9 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Wansunt Pit.
- Schools near Bowmans include Wilmington Grammar School for Girls (0.8 miles south-east) and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Bird in Hand pub (0.8 miles north-east)
- Local facilities include Colyers (2.2 miles north)
Questions from Bowmans
Is Bowmans close to London?
About 13 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you cater for helpers?
We can. Give us numbers and a time.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Also near Bowmans
What else we do in Bowmans
Perfect for your event in Bowmans
Hot food keeps families around for longer.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Food for volunteers
- Agricultural and country shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
If your event is in Dartford Heath, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if plans change
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Plan bins near food stalls
Put bins near the queue.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
- 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