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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Bowmans
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in Bowmans.
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Engagement parties
Wedding fish and chip van in Bowmans
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Bowmans
Good evening food keeps people on the dance floor, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips late in the evening. Whether it is informal weddings and barn weddings, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and curry sauce and more.
Weddings in a place like Bowmans frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. The van parks on a firm spot nearby for the evening. Tell us about access to the field or garden. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Questions from Bowmans
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’ll follow the site rules.
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 typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Bowmans.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What affects the price in Bowmans
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Bowmans
Organising a club, school or community event in Bowmans? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Bowmans?
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where the van can park near the party.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Wedding after-parties
- Food after the first dance
- Marquee and garden weddings
Planning photos in Dartford Heath? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Any minimum charge
- Allergen information for each item
- The van’s size and access needs
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For evening food with a bit of fun, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Hot food handed straight over
- Bookings across Kent, including Bowmans
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
Nearby places to Bowmans
What else we do in Bowmans
Weddings in Bowmans: venues, ceremonies and travel
Bowmans is about 2 miles west of Dartford, in Kent. Give us the address of your wedding in Bowmans, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Bowmans is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Bowmans to London (about 13 miles away).
If you’re marrying at a church near Bowmans, such as St Barnabas, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. For guests travelling by train, Crayford station, about 0.6 miles north, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Bowmans, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
This part of Kent takes in DA1, DA2 and DA5, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. From Swan Lane, Dale Road and Ross Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Being close to the A2018, Bowmans is simple for us to get to for your wedding. We also bring the van to weddings in 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). Within a short drive, we also cover 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). Open spaces near Bowmans include Wansunt Pit.
- Schools near Bowmans include Wilmington Grammar School for Girls (0.8 miles south-east) and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Bird in Hand pub (0.8 miles north-east)
- Other local spots include Colyers (2.2 miles north)
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Golden-hour photos in Bowmans at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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- 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