Kent · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Bean events
We bring a fish and chip van across Bean and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Big birthdays
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Festive get-togethers
Fresh fish and chips in Bean
Fish and chip van hire in Bean, fried fresh
Fish and chips is generous food: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. We are frequently asked to cater weddings, especially the evening and company team days, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
Somewhere as small as Bean, a field, yard or drive is frequently the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm ground matters more than anything. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- A photo of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Bean, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
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.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
A chip van compared with other options
For food that suits almost everyone, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Kent, including Bean
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A clear quote before you book
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Bean: your questions answered
Is Bean close to London?
About 17 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
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 if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It’s a full meal on its own. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Towns and villages near Bean
More for events in Bean
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Bean
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Bringing the van to Bean
Bean is about 3 miles west of Northfleet, in Kent. Events in Bean are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 17 miles away.
Thinking of using Beacon Wood Country Park? Parks typically need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Bean Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. Bean is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
For events in DA2, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include High Street, Drudgeon Way and Foxwood Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Being close to the B255, Bean is simple for us to get to with the van. If your venue is just outside Bean, we also cover Green Street Green (1 mile south), Westwood (1 mile south-east), Darenth (1 mile west), Swanscombe (1 mile north) and Grubb Street (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (3 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles east), Northfleet (3 miles east) and Swanley (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Stone Museum of Geology (2.2 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (1.2 miles north). Open spaces near Bean include Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Bean include The Ebbsfleet Academy (1.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Black Horse pub (under half a mile south-west)
Who books fish and chip van hire in Bean?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Bean and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Summer garden parties
- Care home visits
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Company team days
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Greenhithe for Bluewater station, roughly 1.7 miles north of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Allergen information for each item
- The cancellation terms
- The van’s size and access needs
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. By late September, sunset in Bean is around 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Share the timings for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Count children separately
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
Once everyone is fed, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
- 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