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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Bekesbourne events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Bekesbourne and across Kent.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Festive get-togethers
- Visits to care homes and day centres
Fresh fish and chips in Bekesbourne
Fish and chip van hire in Bekesbourne, fried fresh
Fish and chips is generous food: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It makes the food a talking point. For staff lunches and team days and birthday celebrations, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Somewhere as small as Bekesbourne, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which suits guests who don’t eat pork. 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.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Events in Bekesbourne and across Kent
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Towns and villages near Bekesbourne
What else we do in Bekesbourne
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Put bins and napkins by the van
Once everyone is fed, we pack up, quietly and quickly.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
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.
Bekesbourne: venues, parking and local tips
Bekesbourne is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the CT4 area, we can bring the van to you. Bekesbourne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Peter, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. For a fundraiser at a school like St. Anselm's Catholic School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Bekesbourne. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
This part of Kent takes in CT4, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can serve an event on streets such as Aerodrome Road, Lysander Close and Adisham Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover events in Patrixbourne (1 mile west), Bekesbourne Hill (1 mile north-west), Bridge (1 mile south-west), Littlebourne (2 miles north) and Adisham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.5 miles north-west) and St Martins Hospital (2.5 miles north-west).
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Bekesbourne
Do you come out to small places like Bekesbourne?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can the van come to Bekesbourne?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Bekesbourne. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A short walk from the party
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
How we price a fish and chip van
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Numbers
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. In Bekesbourne, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a 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 you get to enjoy the day.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
- 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