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Party Fish and Chip Van in Bessels Green
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Bessels Green and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Garden get-togethers
- Leaving parties
Planning an event in Bessels Green?
Common questions in Bessels Green
Which station is closest to Bessels Green?
The closest is Sevenoaks station, roughly 1 mile away.
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 follow the site rules.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Do you cover Bessels Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Bessels Green is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, use our quote form.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your party and we will send a quote.
Party fish and chip van in Bessels Green, fried fresh
You don’t need to hire a hall: the van makes your home the party venue. Whether it’s engagement parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, gravy and haddock and chips for your guests.
Country parties near Bessels Green suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
A chip van compared with other options
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. A van fries on the spot. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Bookings across Kent, including Bessels Green
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. In Bessels Green, a June party has light until about 9:20pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:05pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Bessels Green? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Towns and villages near Bessels Green
Also in Bessels Green
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your party.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
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.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bessels Green? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Parties in Bessels Green: homes, halls and local tips
Bessels Green is about 1 mile west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. People in Bessels Green book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Bessels Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Bessels Green to London (19 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Bessels Green are Knole House (2.2 miles south-east) and Quebec House (3.7 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. A christening at Chapel of the Good Shepherd followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. Bessels Green is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Parties anywhere in TN13 and TN14 start with a parking spot for the van. Your party could be at a house on High Street, Witches Lane and Cranmer Road, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to parties in Chipstead (1 mile north-west), Riverhead (1 mile north-east), Kippington (1 mile south-east), Dunton Green (1 mile north-east) and Sevenoaks (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Dartford (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south-east), Northfleet (13 miles north-east) and Swanley (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Kemsing Castle Bank (3.6 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (1.7 miles east). Within reach you will find Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Bessels Green include Trinity School (0.8 miles north-east) and New Beacon School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The King's Head Public House (within half a mile west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
When everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave the drive tidy.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
Events we cater in Bessels Green
With a van, the host gets to enjoy the party. It is also a bit of fun.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Family parties with children
- Retirement parties
- Birthday parties
A green space like Montreal Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
- How much space the van takes up
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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