Kent · England
Party Fish and Chip Van for Bean events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your party in Bean.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Christenings and naming days
Fresh fish and chips in Bean
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
Your own cake makes the perfect finish.
Party fish and chip van in Bean, cooked to order
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a chip van too, with the right permissions in place. Typical bookings include summer garden parties and christenings and naming days, with cod and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
A country party near Bean is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your party, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
What affects the price in Bean
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
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. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
A buffet is easy but forgettable. A chip van gives guests something to talk about. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Bean
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Events in Bean and across Kent
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Planning a party in Bean
Bean is about 3 miles west of Northfleet, in Kent. For parties in Bean, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Bean to London (17 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Greenhithe for Bluewater station, roughly 1.7 miles north of the centre. Bean is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Kent takes in DA2. From High Street, Drudgeon Way and Foxwood Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Being close to the B255, Bean is simple for us to get to for your party. Other places close to Bean we cover include 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). Within a short drive, we also cover 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).
A little further out are 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)
- Nearby, you will find The Black Horse pub (under half a mile south-west)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Nearby places to Bean
More for events in Bean
How the day works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. At midsummer, it is light in Bean until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Make sure the van can get in
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or DA2 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Read more
FAQs for Bean
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Bean?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Will the van fit on our drive?
Frequently, yes, with a level drive and a clear way in. Send a picture of the drive and the way in.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Where the van can park in Bean
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Bean
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
For event organisers in Bean
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
- 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