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Fish and chip van hire in Medway

We take a fish and chip van to weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes in 68 towns and villages across Medway.

A chip van across Medway

Events we cater in Medway

Pick a service to see all the towns we cover for it, or find your town in the A to Z below.

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Fish and chip van hire across Medway

Keep it simple, or plan every detail: open service, or food at a fixed time. We will suggest what suits your event. We’re frequently asked to cater christmas parties and big birthdays, with gravy, pie and chips and cod and chips.

Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up.

First, the plan: what, where and what time.
You hear back on the date and the price.
The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
The pitch is left tidy when we go.

Cost

A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.

Why book our van

Everything cooked to order at your event
Served hot, straight from the hatch
Events across Medway
Nothing for you to cook or clear

Getting a price

The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.

Around Gillingham

We park up for events around Chatham Free Library, The Robert Napier School and Featherby Junior School, among other places. Also close by are The Robert Napier School (0.8 miles north-west), Ambley Wood (0.8 miles south), Holy Trinity Church (within half a mile north-east) and The Star pub (0.6 miles west). The closest station to Gillingham is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 1.5 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.3 miles west). Open spaces near Gillingham include Blue Bell Hill and Bishop Saltings.

A fish and chip van across Medway: what to know

There are 5 towns and 48 villages and hamlets in Medway, so whether your event is in Gillingham, Chatham and Rochester or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan.

Gillingham: Coming by train? Gillingham (Kent) station is about 1.5 miles away. If you had Ambley Wood in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park. Light matters for evening service: in Gillingham, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:50pm.

Who books fish and chip van hire?

On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.

We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Medway and nearby. Some of the most common are:

Festive get-togethers
Staff thank-you lunches
Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Wakes and celebrations of life

Planning for dietary needs

With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:

Tell us how many children are coming
Plan bins near the queue
Confirm allergies by email
Fewer choices mean faster service

Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.

Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.

For event organisers in Medway

If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.

If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.

Prices and what affects them

There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:

How far we travel
How long we serve
Cod, haddock or both
Parking and the way in

Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.

What we need to know

To speed things up, tell us:

Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Where the van would park
The address or venue name
Rough numbers for adults and children

The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.

What comes out of the fryer

Mushy peas

No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.

Pie and chips

Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.

Medway questions

Can you go on a lawn or field?

That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.

Do we need to provide anything?

Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.

What areas do you cover?

We cover London and the South East, Medway included. See all areas.

Does the batter contain gluten?

Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.

Is fish and chips enough as a meal?

It can be. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.

How much space do you need?

Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.

Which fish do you use?

Let us know which you’d prefer and we will confirm what we can offer.

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

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