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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Bowmans
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van hire in Bowmans.
- Big birthdays
- Festive get-togethers
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Planning an event in Bowmans?
Planning a chip van in Bowmans
Bowmans is about 2 miles west of Dartford, in Kent. Anywhere in DA1, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Bowmans is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
Coming by train? Crayford station, about 0.6 miles north, is the nearest station. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Wentworth Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. Bowmans is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We cover events in every part of the DA1, DA2 and DA5 postcode area. Streets in the area include Swan Lane, Dale Road and Ross Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Bowmans is on the A2018, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. For events just outside Bowmans, we cover 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).
Other landmarks nearby include Bexley Museum (1.1 miles north-west) and Broadway Shopping Centre (1.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Bowmans includes Wansunt Pit.
- Nearby schools 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)
- Other local spots include Colyers (2.2 miles north)
Fish and chip van hire in Bowmans, cooked to order
Fish and chips is generous food: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It makes the food a talking point. For evening wedding food and staff lunches and team days, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, cod and chips and gravy for your guests.
There may be a hall or club near Bowmans if the drive is small; any can work for the van, with the owner’s agreement. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Organising a club, school or community event in Bowmans? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. In Bowmans, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate 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, send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books fish and chip van hire in Bowmans?
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
These are some of the bookings we take around Bowmans:
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Community events and fairs
- Care home visits
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like St Barnabas, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
Places near Bowmans
Other occasions in Bowmans
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
FAQs for Bowmans
Which station is closest to Bowmans?
Crayford station, about 0.6 miles north of the centre.
Can the van park in Dartford Heath?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A chip van compared with other options
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. A van fries on the spot, so it’s crisp when it is handed over. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Events in Bowmans and across Kent
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
- 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