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Fish and chip van hire in DA5
We serve all of the DA5 postcode district, including Bexley, Blendon and Joyden's Wood. Fish and chips are cooked to order at your event.
Planning an event in DA5?
Places in DA5
Events we cater in DA5
- Funeral and wake catering
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Fish and chip van hire
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Film and TV set catering
- See everything we do
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: use our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire in DA5: what to expect
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We’ll suggest what suits your event. We are frequently asked to cater evening wedding food and wakes and celebrations of life, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and gravy.
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Cost
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why hosts in DA5 choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A clear quote before you book
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Local landmarks in Bexley
Locally, our bookings take us close to The Railway Tavern, Danson Park and Townley Grammar School and the streets around them. You will also find Old Bexley Church of England School (less than half a mile south-east), St Columba's Catholic Boys' School (1.1 miles north-east) and Parish Church of St John the Evangelist (less than half a mile east). The closest station to Bexley is Bexley station, roughly 0.6 miles east. A little further out are Colyers (2.5 miles north-east) and Bexley Hospital (1 mile north). Open spaces near Bexley include Summer Hill and Wansunt Pit.
A fish and chip van across DA5: what to know
There are 3 towns and 2 villages and hamlets in DA5, so whether your event is in Dartford, Sidcup and Bexley or a quiet village, the approach is the same: firm ground, access and agreed timings.
Bexley: If you had Danson Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park. Within reach of Bexley are historic houses such as Red House (0.9 miles north) and Hall Place and Gardens (1.1 miles east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. Planning an evening event in Bexley? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Fewer choices mean faster service
After service, we pack up, quietly and quickly.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
How we price a fish and chip van
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
A chip van compared with other options
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, nobody misses the event.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
DA5: your questions answered
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; we’ll agree the choice when we quote.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
- 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