Kent · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in Bearsted
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your party in Bearsted and the surrounding area.
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
A chip van near Bearsted
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
- Service time
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Party fish and chip van for your party in Bearsted
It feels like a treat, but stays relaxed: paper portions of fish and chips in the garden. We serve mushy peas, haddock and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for reunions and family get-togethers and family celebrations after a christening.
Parties around Bearsted are frequently relaxed garden affairs. The van fits right in. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Bearsted questions
Could you trade in Mote Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can the van come to our street party?
Yes, with the council’s permission for the road closure. Mention the van in your application.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How far ahead should we book a party?
Weekends from May to September are busiest, so ask early.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Ensure the van can park legally
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Let your neighbours know
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, then serve as guests come up.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Towns and villages near Bearsted
Also in Bearsted
Who books party fish and chip van in Bearsted?
People book a chip van for parties because nobody has to cook. It’s also a bit of fun.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Bearsted, people book us for occasions like:
- Leaving parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden get-togethers
A green space like Mote Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When payment is due
- What happens if plans change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Party venues around Bearsted
Bearsted is about 2 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Parties in Bearsted are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Bearsted is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Bearsted to Canterbury (22 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Bearsted are Stoneacre (1.3 miles south) and Leeds Castle (2.9 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. Guests arriving by train should know that Bearsted station serves Bearsted directly. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Bearsted, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of ME14 and ME15 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Street, Tower Lane and Roseacre Lane, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Bearsted, we also cover Weavering (1 mile west), Grove Green (1 mile north-west), Caring (1 mile south-east), Thurnham (1 mile north-east) and Willington (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west), Faversham (14 miles east), Northfleet (15 miles north-west) and Minster (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (1.2 miles north-west) and The Mall Maidstone (2 miles west). Within reach you will find Detling Hill.
- Local schools include Valley Park School (1.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Kentish Yeoman pub (less than half a mile south)
How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. At midsummer, it is light in Bearsted until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check access for the van and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, park up and heat the fryers.
- We fry fresh and serve from the hatch as your guests come up.
- Afterwards, we clear up and leave you to it.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, 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 Bearsted
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A spot near your guests
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- 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