Kent · England
Fish and chip van hire in DA1
We take the van to every part of the DA1 postcode district, including Dartford, Temple Hill and Crayford. Fish and chips are cooked to order at your event.
Planning an event in DA1?
Places in DA1
- Dartford
- Temple Hill
- Crayford
- Bowmans
- Barnes Cray
- Bexley
- Bexley Riverside
- Barnehurst
- North End
- Slade Green
- Wilmington
What we do in DA1
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Film and TV set catering
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Fish and chip van hire
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Funeral and wake catering
- Fish and chip van for parties
- All occasions
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: send us your details through our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire across DA1
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn in and around DA1. We serve pie and chips, gravy and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for community events and fairs and weddings, especially the evening.
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
What it costs in DA1
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book our van
- No surprises in your quote
- We cover DA1 and the whole of Kent
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A van that becomes part of the event
Ask for a quote
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, use our quote form.
What’s near Dartford
Locally, our bookings take us close to The Rose pub, Central Park and Stone Lodge School and the streets around them. Nearby too are Leigh Academy (0.7 miles south-east), Dartford Primary Academy (less than half a mile south-east) and Church of the Holy Trinity (less than half a mile west). There’s a railway station in Dartford itself: Dartford station. Nearby you will also find West Hill Hospital (0.6 miles west) and Stone Castle (2.3 miles east). Open spaces near Dartford include Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Colyers (2.9 miles north-west)
A fish and chip van across DA1: what to know
Across DA1, we serve 3 towns and 1 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Dartford, Bexley and Temple Hill or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan.
Dartford: School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Dartford Primary Academy, can book the van as a food stall. Coming by train? Dartford has its own station, Dartford station. Evenings in Dartford stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
Occasions we serve in DA1
It’s familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in DA1 book the van for events such as:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Big birthdays
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in DA1? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Common questions in DA1
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
That depends on how many and how quickly. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
- 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