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Party Fish and Chip Van in Bowmans
We bring a fish and chip van for your party to Bowmans and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Christenings and naming days
- Big birthdays
- Street parties
Book the van in Bowmans
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Party fish and chip van in Bowmans, fried fresh
A chip van also works for street parties, once the council has agreed the road closure. Typical bookings include family parties with children and summer garden parties, with sausage and chips, pie and chips and curry sauce.
Around Bowmans, a garden and a drive is all you need. A chip van fits right in. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party in Bowmans. For a late-May party in Bowmans, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- First, tell us about your party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Bowmans
We are gathering after a service at St Barnabas: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
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.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the party.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Party venues around Bowmans
Bowmans is about 2 miles west of Dartford, in Kent. People in Bowmans book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Bowmans is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Crayford station, roughly 0.6 miles north of the centre. If you had Dartford Heath in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Bowmans, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We take the van to parties all over the DA1, DA2 and DA5 postcode area. Local streets include Swan Lane, Dale Road and Ross Road; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Being close to the A2018, Bowmans is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Bowmans we cover include 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.
- Local schools include Wilmington Grammar School for Girls (0.8 miles south-east) and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Bird in Hand pub (0.8 miles north-east)
- Other local spots include Colyers (2.2 miles north)
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Make sure the van can park legally
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- A picture of the parking spot helps
We park on the agreed spot and set up, and serve as the party carries on.
A few lights around the van look great.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
Hiring a hall and a caterer adds up. With a van, home becomes the venue. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why book our van in Bowmans
- Something for guests to gather round
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- No surprises in your quote
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
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 goes out hot and crisp.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and 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