Medway · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Chatham, Medway
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Christmas party fish and chips in Chatham.
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Work Christmas parties
Christmas party fish and chips in Chatham
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it’s one dish. A chip van gives a choice. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why book our van in Chatham
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Classic food your guests already know
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Chatham
The cooking is inside the van, so the weather does not stop service. Whether it’s family Christmas get-togethers and PTA Christmas events, we can cook pie and chips, gravy and curry sauce.
Christmas bookings in Chatham range from work parties to family gatherings. The van needs a lit, level spot. Everything is fried fresh at your Christmas party, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Chatham?
It feels festive without being formal.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Chatham book the van for events such as:
- Staff Christmas parties
- End-of-year customer events
- Depot Christmas treats
- PTA Christmas events
Chatham is on or near the A2 and A229, so we can reach it easily in winter.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- The van’s size and access needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the price includes, item by item
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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.
Christmas catering near Chatham
Chatham is about 29 miles east of London, in Medway. For a Christmas party in Chatham, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Chatham. We cover 68 places across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
If people are coming by rail, Chatham station is about 1.7 miles away. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Wayfield Primary School, suit a chip van. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Chatham; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
For Christmas parties in ME5, ME4, ME7 and ME1, we just need to know where the van can park. Whether your Christmas party is on Luton High Street, Market Place and High Street or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Main roads around Chatham include the A2 and A229, which makes travel to your Christmas party easy. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Luton (1 mile north), Hale (1 mile north-east), Darland (1 mile east), Capstone (1 mile east) and Walderslade (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Rochester (3 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles east), Strood (3 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles east), Twydall (3 miles north-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Medway, Chatham has lots of places where the van can park.
Nearby you will also find Medway Maritime Hospital (1.7 miles north) and Six Poor Travellers House (2.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Chatham includes Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Local schools include Walderslade Girls' School (within half a mile south-west) and Walderslade Girls' School (under half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Huntsman pub (0.9 miles north-west)
- Local facilities include Chatham Free Library (1.6 miles north) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.9 miles north-west)
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Keep the queue dry
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Flag any coeliac guests
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Plan your Christmas party in Chatham around the dark: the light goes at about 3:50pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- 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, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
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.
Other occasions in Chatham
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
FAQs for Chatham
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Chatham close to London?
About 29 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Chatham?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we’ll send a quote.
- 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